Commonwealth News and Information Service (London)
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May 21
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Africa: Commonwealth Conference Addresses Decentralisation As Key to Local Development [press release]
“While national governments will always remain important, the onus is even greater on local governments to deliver the fruits of development” - Amitav Banerji,... Read more »
May 20
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Africa: Commonwealth Makes Case for Small, Vulnerable Countries At G20 Meeting in Moscow [press release]
The contribution by the Commonwealth at this meeting has been timely, relevant and productive - Andrei Bokarev, chair of the Russian G20 Development Working Group Read more »
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Africa: Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting - Chair's Statement [document]
Statement by Hon Rev. Dr John G N Seakgosing, Minister of Health, Botswana Read more »
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Africa: Health Ministers to Focus On Mental Health Inclusion [press release]
The Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting will look at ways of ensuring the economic and social inclusion of people with mental health challenges Read more »
May 15
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Africa: Nigerian, South African Authors Win in Commonwealth Competition [press release]
The regional winners of the 2013 Commonwealth book and short story prizes were announced today, unearthing the best of new writing from across the Commonwealth. Read more »
May 10
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Africa: Q&A With Former Olympian and Commonwealth Sport Policy Adviser Professor Bruce Kidd [interview]
“Everyone in the Commonwealth understands sport and it's a powerful teacher by enabling you to see the commonality despite the diversity of humanity”- Professor Bruce... Read more »
May 8
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Africa: What Did the Delegates Say? [press release]
Participants at a Commonwealth roundtable on reconcilation from 1 to 3 May share their thoughts on garnering lasting peace after conflict Read more »
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Africa: Sustainable Reconciliation Needs Moral Leadership, Financing and Balance [press release]
Commonwealth countries identify critical components for lasting peace after conflict Read more »
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Africa: Prince Charles to Represent Queen at Commonwealth Summit [press release]
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today issued this statement following the announcement from Buckingham Palace: Read more »
May 5
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Africa: World Press Freedom Day Message [press release]
As we mark World Press Freedom Day today, 3 May, The Commonwealth once again reaffirms its firm commitment to a free and responsible press in promoting democracy, development and... Read more »
April 30
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Africa: Commonwealth to Convene Reconciliation Roundtable [press release]
‘The inclusivity of the Commonwealth gives us a distinct advantage when understanding how to progress from conflict to truth, justice, accountability and reconciliation' -... Read more »
April 25
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Seychelles: Leaders of Very Small States Meet in London [press release]
Delegates share governance solutions to distinctive challenges facing micro-states Read more »
April 22
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Africa: Commonwealth and La Francophonie Countries to G20 - Keep Development High On the Agenda [press release]
“As a key stakeholder in the global partnership for development, the G20 can help create a global environment that is conducive to growth and development” Read more »
April 17
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Guinea: Commonwealth Youth Leaders Forum Begins [press release]
Commonwealth youth leaders gathered in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, today marking the start of a week in which youth development will take centre stage. Read more »
April 15
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Africa: Commonwealth Secretariat Strengthens Financial Controls [press release]
The Commonwealth Secretariat has overhauled its policies and procedures and strengthened mechanisms for oversight and line manager accountability, including external and internal... Read more »
April 12
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Kenya: Commonwealth Observer Group Issues Final Report On 2013 Elections in Kenya [press release]
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today released the Final Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group on the March 2013 General Elections in Kenya. Read more »
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Kenya: Commonwealth Represented At Kenyan Presidential Inauguration [press release]
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba and Communications and Public Affairs Director Richard Uku attended the Kenyan presidential inauguration ceremony at... Read more »
April 4
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Africa: Commonwealth Youth Development Awards Open for 2013 Nominations [press release]
The Commonwealth Youth Development Awards, which encourage and sustain investment in youth-led development, are open for 2013 nominations. Read more »
March 27
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Guinea: Putting Young People At the Centre of Development [press release]
Commonwealth youth ministers meet in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea under the banner 'Young People at the Centre of Sustainable Development.' Read more »
March 20
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Africa: South African President Launches Commonwealth Youth Worker Conference [press release]
First Commonwealth conference on training of youth workers will chart a way forward for professionalising the sector Read more »
March 15
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Kenya: Winners of Commonwealth Youth Awards Announced [press release]
Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work celebrate young people in the Commonwealth who are making a positive difference to the lives of others Read more »
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Kenya: Commonwealth Secretary-General Commends Kenyans On Peaceful Poll [press release]
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has extended his congratulations to Uhuru Kenyatta, on Mr Kenyatta’s election to the Presidency of the Republic of Kenya. Read more »
March 12
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Africa: HM Queen Elizabeth II Signs Commonwealth Charter [press release]
Head of the Commonwealth, HM Queen Elizabeth II, has signed the Commonwealth Charter. Read more »
March 11
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Africa: The Choice of Sri Lanka As Host of Chogm 2013 [press release]
From 15 to 17 November this year, Sri Lanka will host the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The choice of each CHOGM venue is a collective decision taken by... Read more »
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Africa: Head of the Commonwealth, HM Queen Elizabeth II's Commonwealth Day Message [press release]
'Opportunity through Enterprise' Read more »
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