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Kamalesh Sharma visits Malawi, Rwanda and Ethiopia: Released: 31 January 2012; Commonwealth Secretary-General holds talks with political and civil society leaders during his trip to Africa
Commonwealth Secretary-General in Addis Ababa for the African Union Summit: Released: 29 January 2012; Kamalesh Sharma meets Swaziland Prime Minister Dr Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini
Kamalesh Sharma addresses Rwandan students: Released: 27 January 2012; "As the newest member of the Commonwealth, Rwanda has very quickly become a committed participant at the intergovernmental level, and the people of Rwanda are now weaving themselves into the networks and alliances that are amongst the many benefits and opportunities opened by membership" - Kamalesh Sharma
Statement on Papua New Guinea by Commonwealth Secretariat Spokesperson: Released: 27 January 2012; "The Commonwealth unreservedly rejects any use of military means for domestic political purposes"
Caribbean countries focus on transforming education through teacher technology competencies: Released: 26 January 2012; Commonwealth Secretariat, Commonwealth of Learning, Microsoft, and UNESCO lead efforts for the first ICT in Education Leadership Forum in Barbados
Sierra Leone launches web portal to enhance transparency and accountability of governance: Released: 26 January 2012; Project funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat to promote dialogue between government and citizens
Commonwealth theme for 2012 goes live: Released: 23 January 2012; "Connecting Cultures celebrates the Commonwealth’s diversity" – Commonwealth Secretary-General
Commonwealth Secretary-General condemns attacks in Nigeria’s Kano state: Released: 23 January 2012; Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his revulsion at the attacks on innocent people in Kano state, Nigeria, on 20 January 2012.
Secretary-General and Mauritian Education Minister discuss 18CCEM plans: Released: 19 January 2012; Mauritius takes the lead for English-speaking countries in an ambitious continent-wide project to digitise schools.
Commonwealth plans for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee: Released: 18 January 2012; The Commonwealth will celebrate the Queen’s 60 years as Head of the Commonwealth through five programmes known collectively as the Commonwealth Jubilee Diamond