News from the Commonwealth Secretariat

Antigua and Barbuda Faces Pressure to Redraw Constituency Boundaries After Commonwealth Review

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The Commonwealth Observer Group has called for urgent reforms. The Commonwealth Observer Group has called for urgent reforms to...

Commonwealth Secretariat Hosts Dialogue on Democratic Resilience

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The Commonwealth Secretariat, along with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the Commonwealth Local Government Forum and the Westminster Foundation for...
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Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meet in Kenya: Collective Action for Global Ocean Protection

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Commonwealth_ African and Commonwealth nations are saying that we need to act to make the High Seas Treaty work....

Antigua and Barbuda Faces Pressure to Redraw Constituency Boundaries After Commonwealth Review

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The Commonwealth Observer Group has called for urgent reforms to uphold constituency boundaries in Antigua and Barbuda. The arguments...

Commonwealth Highlights Need for United Action to Protect Nature

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When one pays close attention to the world at present, one can see how compared to several years ago,...

Why Sri Lanka Says the Commonwealth Is Vital for Global Cooperation in an Uncertain World

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Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its belief in the Commonwealth's value, as it acts as a platform for cooperation, dialogue,...

CHOGM 2026: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda

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The Secretariat of the CHOGM 2026 has released an official announcement on selecting four highly energetic social media personalities...

Commonwealth Observer Group Arrives in the Bahamas Ahead of 2026 General Elections to Safeguard Electoral Integrity

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An observer group has been deployed by the Commonwealth to the Bahamas as the country is preparing for its...

From Survival to Advocacy: Sidney Chahonyo’s Fight to Strengthen Cancer Care in the Commonwealth

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Priorities that revolve around cancer care throughout the Commonwealth have been reshaped by an emerging and powerful voice of...

Commonwealth and Azerbaijan Launch Funding Initiative to Support Climate-Vulnerable Island Nations

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The Government of Azerbaijan, along with the Commonwealth Secretariat, has taken a major step towards strengthening cooperation regarding the...

Commonwealth Secretary-General’s keynote address at the 5th Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit ‘26

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The Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit was held at Mansion House in London on Monday, 20 April ’26. Speaking...

Commonwealth Envoy Concludes Tanzania Visit to Strengthen Democratic Reform

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A confirmation that revolves around the conclusion that a high-level diplomatic mission to the United Republic of Tanzania was...

What’s Next for the Commonwealth? Ministers Map Out Reform Agenda and Trade Expansion Ahead of CHOGM 2026

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Foreign ministers from across the Commonwealth convened on Sunday, 8 March '26, at Lancaster House, London. This was for...

Sport as a Unifying Force: Commonwealth Debate Highlights Equality and Inclusion

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When one thinks about sport, one can identify its ability to unite people together through various ways. Whether it...

Shirley Botchwey Marks One Year of Impact as Commonwealth Secretary-General

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Shirley Botchwey, as the first African woman to lead the Commonwealth, has successfully completed her first year as the...

Commonwealth Parliaments Celebrate Unity and Reform in 2026

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Marking March 9, 2026, as Commonwealth Day, the event brought together not only parliaments but also communities throughout the...

Marlborough House Dialogue Explores Pathways for Africa’s Democratic Renewal

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On 23rd February 2026, many leaders, visionaries and youth throughout the Commonwealth gathered at Marlborough House to take part...

Commonwealth Marks Milestone on ‘Unlocking Opportunities Together’

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Commonwealth Day was celebrated on Monday, 9 March 2026, reaffirming the Commonwealth’s commitment to peace among all peoples and...

Commonwealth Partnerships Drive Growth and Resilience in Small States

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A recently released bulletin, which was made by the Commonwealth Secretariat, is now bringing light on how unity amongst...

Why Saint Lucia Is Reviewing Its Parliamentary Standards Under the CPA Democratic Benchmarks

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As a delegation from the CPA's International Headquarters paid a visit, the assessment was conducted momentarily. The delegates met...

What Is the Commonwealth and Why Does It Still Matter to 2.7 Billion People?

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The Commonwealth is a voluntary association that consists of 56 independent and equal countries. The Commonwealth is home to 2.7...

Global turmoil pushes the Commonwealth toward reform: Commonwealth foreign ministers meet as the world order shifts!

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UK (Commonwealth Union)_ On the eve of Commonwealth Day, foreign ministers from across the Commonwealth of Nations gathered in...

CPA Strengthens Support for Parliaments Under New Strategic Plan

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Formally establishing its Strategic Plan for 2026–2029 at a high-profile event held at Australia House in London, the Commonwealth...

More Than an Election: How Bangladesh Sent a Democratic Signal to the World

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Dhaka, Bangladesh—Nana Akufo-Addo, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group, stated that the latest parliamentary elections held in Bangladesh demonstrate...

Fiji Takes the Lead in Advancing Justice as it Hosts 2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting

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Fiji is meant to take the main role when it comes to advancing justice and also legal cooperation throughout...

Commonwealth Secretariat raises global alarm over Pakistan’s repression of journalists and critics

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The Commonwealth Secretariat has strongly criticised Pakistan, raising concerns about increased government repression that threatens democracy and freedoms as...

The Commonwealth’s Journey: Sovereignty, Independence, and Continued Cooperation Across Nations

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It is a free association of sovereign states, which comprises the United Kingdom and a number of its former...

Can Eswatini’s Capacity-Building Workshop Transform the Quality of Its Future Legislation?

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(Commonwealth)_ A capacity-building programme with a duration of four days is currently taking place in Mbabane and will conclude...

Commonwealth-Backed Training Empowers Eswatini’s Legal Professionals to Strengthen Governance

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The Kingdom of Eswatini took a significant step toward enhancing its own legal governance by hosting a targeted capacity-building...

Is the 2025–2028 Commonwealth–ITC Plan the Boost Vulnerable Economies Have Been Waiting For?

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The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Commonwealth Secretariat, on the 4th of December 2025, signed a new Memorandum...

The Trained leaders of Tomorrow: Commonwealth Youth Steer Climate Governance in 2025

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Given the escalating climate crisis, it is crucial to equip our youth with the necessary skills to participate in...

How Can the Commonwealth Strengthen the Global Fight Against Violence Against Women?

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(Commonwealth)_ Violence against women has become one of the most continuous and least punished human rights violations of our...

Can COP30 Deliver the Climate Finance Commonwealth Nations Urgently Need?

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The 2025 UN climate change conference, COP 30, will commence on the 10th of November and continue until the...

New Commonwealth–MENA Alliance to Promote Responsible and Transparent Mining from Dubai

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(Commonwealth)_ To this end, Diplomacy Sky Media signed a strategic MOU with the Commonwealth Mining Network to further develop...

Commonwealth Symposium Trains Ghanaian Courts to Handle Digital Evidence as Cyber Attacks Surge

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(Commonwealth) More than 60 Ghanaian prosecutors, judges, and investigators underwent two rigorous Commonwealth symposiums to enhance their capacity to...

Judicial Officials in Ghana Gain Skills to Combat Cybercrime at Commonwealth Workshops

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(Commonwealth)_ More than 60 Ghanaian judges, prosecutors, and investigators in the period 7–10 October 2025 visited two Commonwealth symposiums...

How Will the New Commonwealth House in Barbados Serve as a Hub for Youth, Education, and Regional Cooperation?

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(Commonwealth)_ Commonwealth Secretary-General delivered a befitting speech during the unveiling of the plaque to formally identify the location for...

Can Shared Parliamentary Efforts Across 56 Nations Address Global Inequality and Climate Challenges?

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(Commonwealth)_ The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference hosted in Bridgetown, Barbados, is a milestone for the Commonwealth and the world...

Commonwealth Secretary-General Champions Fairer Global Finance and Inclusive Prosperity

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(Commonwealth) The Secretary-General delivered opening speeches at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington, where she was joined by...

Commonwealth Youth Awards adds a new category celebrating young media freedom champions

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(Commonwealth)—The 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards is also introducing a new and creative award for excellence in the power of...

Revolutionizing Learning: How the Commonwealth Is Making Education Accessible to Millions

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(Commonwealth)_ Learning, and by association, open and distance learning has remained a mainstay in promoting increased access to learning,...

Prince William’s Earthshot Prize Returns: The Commonwealth Seeks Solutions That Could Change the World by 2030!

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(Commonwealth)—The 2026 Earthshot Prize winners are now sought, the next phase in the worldwide search for revolutionary solutions to...

The Perfect Economic Storm? Why the Commonwealth’s Future Hangs in the Balance

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(Commonwealth) In the first of a two-part pre-analysis for the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington on October 13,...

Harnessing challenges into growth: Building a stronger Commonwealth future

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(Commonwealth)_ Prior to the Commonwealth Finance Ministers' 13 October 2025 Washington meeting, the destiny of the world economy is...

Mauritius’ Remote Island Trains Food Producers to Compete Worldwide

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(Commonwealth)—Food manufacturers, agribusinesses, and hotels on Mauritius' Rodrigues Island have been widely trained on food safety practices acceptable in...

Commonwealth-backed system enables Fiji to monitor public funds more effectively.

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(Commonwealth)—Fiji has taken a significant step forward in improving the management and transparency of its public finances by launching...

Commonwealth Steps Up as Global Challenges Reach Record Levels

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(Commonwealth)—The Commonwealth Secretary-General made opening statements at the 25th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) on 22 September 2025...

Commonwealth Ministers Reveal Bold Plan to Strengthen Global Resilience

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(Commonwealth)_ Foreign Affairs Ministers of the Commonwealth from across the Commonwealth converged at the United Nations Headquarters in New...

Can the Commonwealth Use Sport to Solve Global Crises by 2030?

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(Commonwealth)__World sport professionals convened at a recent web convention hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat to listen to how sport...

Commonwealth Foreign Ministers gather at the UN to promote multilateralism and push for reform.

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(Commonwealth)_ The Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the Commonwealth had gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York...

How the Commonwealth Youth Awards Are Turning Ideas into Real-World Impact

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keep identifying new young leaders changing the world. Since over 50 years back, the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) has...

Economic Survival Mode: How the Commonwealth Is Reinventing Financial Cooperation

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(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Central Bank Governors met to consider the economic requirements of association member states with 56 countries,...

Commonwealth Countries Turn to Indigenous Wisdom to Combat Climate Change and Protect Biodiversity

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(Commonwealth)__Take only what you need, Iwokrama Forest short film, is a most effective environmental sustainability lesson. The film narrates...

The Commonwealth’s Interfaith Peace Talks Are Going Virtual—Here’s Why It Matters

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(Commonwealth)_ The third annual Commonwealth Faith Festival Peace Talks will be held online, remaining an innovative platform for discussion...

Commonwealth nations endorse a new strategy aimed at advancing collective prosperity

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(Commonwealth)__The High Commissioners of the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth endorsed a new five-year strategic plan to guide...

Decade of Action: How Mauritius Became the Heart of the Commonwealth’s Climate Fight

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(Commonwealth)—Mauritius, as an island nation, has hosted the headquarters of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) since 2015....

The Commonwealth’s Blueprint to Transform Gabon’s Elections Forever

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(Commonwealth)__The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has published the final report on Gabon's Presidential Election 2025 and the short-term and...

The Untapped Potential of Commonwealth Small States: Can FDI Transform Their Economies?

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(Commonwealth)_ Small nations are facing a difficult task achieving long-term sustainable economic growth and development. They have economies with...

Progress in strengthening mental health to uplift Africa’s youth

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(Commonwealth)_ Good mental health is an indicator of successful populations and an important facilitator of sustainable development. At will,...

Commonwealth Youth Show the World How Art Can Change Lives

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(Commonwealth)__To celebrate International Youth Day, more than 120 young performers, artists, community activists, social workers, and visionaries met at...

Commonwealth observers stationed across the country as Guyana’s general elections begin

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(Commonwealth)_ Commonwealth observers are being deployed across Guyana to cover the general elections, and those of concern reported are...

Sri Lanka Turns to Commonwealth for High-Tech Debt Rescue

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(Commonwealth)_ Sri Lanka will install Commonwealth Meridian software within a month in an effort to be able to better...

Is Saint Lucia the Commonwealth’s New Model for Small Island Prosperity?

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(Commonwealth)__Saint Lucia has undergone glorious transformation in recent decades, from its debt crisis and unstable state to a state...

The Commonwealth’s High-Stakes Mission to Protect Democracy This Election Season

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(Commonwealth)_ In the weeks leading up to the September 1 polls, there has been a Commonwealth team in hot...

Young Minds vs. Broken Systems: The Inspiring Fight Against Poverty and Criminalization

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(Commonwealth)_ In 2015, in Bungoma County, Kenya, a scandal put into perspective the life of adolescents brought up in...

Digital, Sustainable, Inclusive: The Commonwealth’s $2 Trillion Trade Ambition Revealed

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(Commonwealth)_ In a landmark step for global trade, the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM) concluded in Windhoek, Namibia,...

A New Prescription for the Commonwealth? Youth Summit Puts Arts at the Heart of Health

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(Commonwealth)_ New talent and leaders across the Commonwealth will come together at Marlborough House in London on 22 August...

Creativity, arts, and youth leadership drive a healthier, stronger, united Commonwealth

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(Commonwealth)__In international dialogue about health and well-being, the arts have long been regarded as something special, but not necessarily...

All Eyes on Guyana: Commonwealth to Deploy Election Watchdogs for 2025 Polls

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(Commonwealth)_ Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey stated that the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) would be sent to monitor Guyana's...

Not Just the Future—Youth Take the Lead in Commonwealth Decision-Making

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(Commonwealth)_ On Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey International Youth Day, she marked the day in a special way by...

Fake Letterhead Scandal? Commonwealth Secretariat Breaks Silence on Ghana Claims

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(Commonwealth)__It has been reaffirmed by the Commonwealth Secretariat that it has not denied, nor commented on, the purported unauthorized...

A Turning Point in Climate Justice? World Court Calls for Restitution and Repair

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(Commonwealth)_ In July, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a milestone Advisory Opinion on the responsibility of states...

Inside the Global Movement Where Youth Are Turning Big Ideas into Real-World Solutions

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(Commonwealth)_ In the span of more than half a century, the Commonwealth Secretariat has spearheaded empowering young people across...

Could You Be the Next Global Youth Icon? Commonwealth Youth Awards 2026 Wants Nominations!

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(Commonwealth)__The Commonwealth Secretariat has called for nominations for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, aimed...

Commonwealth-Backed Initiative Could Turn Pakistan Into an Esports Powerhouse

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(Commonwealth)_ Pakistan's gaming industry and digital economy have also seen robust growth recently, with locally developed applications recording a...

Youth Take Charge: Commonwealth Leaders in Namibia Plot the Future of Global Policy!

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(Commonwealth)_ Over 200 Commonwealth young leaders convened in Windhoek, Namibia, at the first Youth Leadership Consultative Dialogue, organized by...

How the Commonwealth Helped Saint Lucia Turn a Debt Crisis into a Success Story

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(Commonwealth)__Saint Lucia, the world-famous Piton mountains, heritage, nice beaches, and lush backdrop endow it with the rare abundance that...

Commonwealth stakeholders unite before crucial negotiations on a global plastics treaty

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(Commonwealth)_ Every year, the Commonwealth dumps a staggering 23 million tonnes of plastics into the oceans, potentially causing devastating...

Turning Brain Drain into Brain Gain: Tapping into Diaspora Finance for Small States

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(Commonwealth)__Smaller nations have traditionally grappled with sending their best and brightest abroad through emigration. But new trends say that...

Five West African nations enhance public debt management with Commonwealth software

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(Commonwealth)—Twenty-nine senior debt managers from five countries in West Africa—The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone—have finished a...

Tonga Leads Pacific with Commonwealth-Inspired Governance Summit!

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(Commonwealth)_ A Pacific precedent, the nation's capital town of Nuku'alofa hosted July 23rd and 24th, 2025. Two days of...

Climate Change Is Drowning Small Nations in Debt — Here’s the Commonwealth’s Plan

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(Commonwealth)__In the London Climate Week, the Commonwealth Secretariat and auctusESG convened a roundtable on strengthening countries' resilience to climate...

Commonwealth Steps in to Fix Lesotho’s Police—Is This the Start of a New Era?

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(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth has spearheaded Lesotho police reform in the Kingdom of Lesotho to enhance the effectiveness and professionalism...

He Won a Commonwealth Award—Now He’s Using Trash to Transform Energy Access in Africa

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(Commonwealth)__A Nigerian entrepreneur at 25 is mapping a path on the global map for using innovation and sustainability to...

Oceans in Crisis: Commonwealth Nations Sign Bold Pact to Save the High Seas!

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(Commonwealth)_ Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration, signed during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, marked a major step...

Outdated Debt Systems? Commonwealth Nations Just Got a 21st Century Upgrade

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(Commonwealth)_ Twenty information technology professionals from nine Commonwealth states and territories just completed a comprehensive training programme aimed at...

Strengthening India-Malaysia Strategic Ties: A New Chapter in Bilateral Cooperation

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(Commonwealth)_ India and Malaysia, the two other Asian pace-setter democracies, are further strengthening their relationship through high-level diplomatic engagements...

From Rural Villages to Global Stages: How Commonwealth Women Are Rewiring the Tech World Against All Odds!

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(Commonwealth)__Commonwealth women are becoming successful technology leaders, business entrepreneurs, and drivers of change. They are starting, disrupting markets, and...

A true global statesman”—Sir Shridath Ramphal honored for his remarkable legacy

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(Commonwealth)_ The memory of Sir Shridath "Sonny" Ramphal, the second and longest-serving Commonwealth Secretary-General (1975–1990), was recently honored in...

Lesser-known facts about Sir Sonny Ramphal’s Commonwealth leadership journey

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(Commonwealth)_ Sir Shridath "Sonny" Ramphal, who served as Commonwealth Secretary-General from 1975 to 1990, is the most distinguished of...

Uride’s New Feature Lets You Bring Your Pet—And It Could Change Ridesharing Forever

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(Commonwealth)__Canadian ride-sharing platform Uride is introducing a new pet-friendly ride option that will make it easier and more convenient...

Can Virtual Peace Talks Save the World? Commonwealth’s Bold New Plan Says Yes!

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(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth has launched a fresh series of virtual peace talks to bridge the gap between generations and...

Thousands March in Kenya—Commonwealth Issues Urgent Call for Peace and Dialogue

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(Commonwealth)_ Eminent Shirley Botchwey, Commonwealth Secretary-General, issued a public official statement to express utmost concern regarding the phenomenon of...

What Happens When Young Bangladeshis Embrace the Commonwealth’s Core Values?

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(Commonwealth)__About 100 young leaders from across Bangladesh pledged to promote and uphold the ideals of the Commonwealth Charter following...

Nigeria’s Commonwealth Banquet Sends a Clear Message: It’s Time to Trade, Invest, and Deliver

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(Commonwealth)_ The Nigerian branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) has called on principal stakeholders to be more dedicated...

Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub Recognised as a Powerful Catalyst for Impact

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(Commonwealth)_ During the London Climate Action Week, the Commonwealth Secretariat hosted a high-level climate finance roundtable at Marlborough House...

Meet the Young Changemakers Turning Commonwealth Values into Action in Bangladesh

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(Commonwealth)_ A lively group of 100 young Bangladeshis recently came together in a bid to grasp better the values...

Corruption Under Fire: Commonwealth Caribbean Launches Aggressive Clean-Up Campaign!

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(Commonwealth)_ Over 100 government and organizational officials from throughout the Caribbean attended St. Lucia last month for the 11th...

Commonwealth summit ends with call for multilateralism, private sector partnerships

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(Commonwealth)__Commonwealth Trade Ministers from the Commonwealth in all parts of the world concluded two days of wide-ranging discussions at...

Harnessing Commonwealth Trade Advantage Amid Global Fragmentation

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(Commonwealth)_ In the context of rising protectionism, regional tensions, and realignments, with the global geopolitical and economic order further...

Commonwealth Trade Ministers unite in support of rules-based trade in the face of global uncertainty

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(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Conference of Trade Ministers began today in Windhoek, Namibia, on an unbreakable and solid call for...

Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Namibia – Could This Be a Turning Point for Global Trade?

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(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 is officially launched today in Windhoek, Namibia, amidst thriving debate about common prosperity...

Building a Healthier Future: Commonwealth Ministers and Youth Leaders Unite for Global Solutions

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(Commonwealth)_ In May 2025, over 90 young professional delegates from Canada, India, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the...

The Commonwealth advances progress on the historic BBNJ Agreement

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(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth is at the forefront of urging the ratification and coming into force of the Agreement on...