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News Archive

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Commonwealth Observer Group at Ghana elections Interim Statement
Released:  9 December 2012
By HE Dr Pakalitha Mosisili MP - Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group at Ghana's 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections

Commonwealth to observe elections in Ghana
Released:  26 November 2012
Former Lesotho PM Pakalitha Mosisili to lead observer group

Sierra Leone 2012 National and Local Council Elections Arrival Statement
Released:  14 November 2012
Arrival Statement by Mr Olara Otunnu, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group

Commonwealth Secretary-General’s departure statement following Kiribati visit
Released:  7 November 2012
Kamalesh Sharma outlines new areas of Commonwealth assistance and support to Kiribati

Former Ugandan Foreign Minister leads Commonwealth Observer Group for Sierra Leone elections
Released:  7 November 2012
The Commonwealth will observe Sierra Leone’s National and Local Government Elections on 17 November 2012.

Commonwealth launches handbook on democracy, development and public administration
Released:  25 October 2012
Political will critical factor in governance and effective public administration – Commonwealth Secretary-General

Visit by Commonwealth Secretary-General to Sri Lanka: Departure Statement
Released:  13 September 2012
Kamalesh Sharma visited Sri Lanka from 9 to 13 September where he was received by President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Commonwealth Observer Group issues Final Report on 2012 National Elections in Papua New Guinea
Released:  13 September 2012
Some benchmarks for democratic elections were met, but significant challenges need to be addressed in election management, good electoral practices, and strengthening the culture of democracy

Democracy not a destination but a journey - Sir Donald McKinnon
Released:  12 September 2012
The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Special Envoy to Maldives, Sir Donald McKinnon, said the Report of the Commission of National Inquiry is a turning point for the country to leave the past behind and move forward.

Commonwealth welcomes Maldives Commission of National Inquiry Report
Released:  30 August 2012
"I urge all concerned to respect the findings of the Commission so that, moving forward, all actions and reactions reflect the sense of responsibility and restraint necessary in the best national interest" - Commonwealth Secretary-General