Commonwealth News and Information Service (London)
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July 30
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Africa: Youth Work Week - Building Skills for Employability [press release]
Youth Work Week 2013 will run from 4 to 10 November. This marks the 20th anniversary of the event, which raises awareness of the valuable role youth work plays in empowering and... Read more »
July 24
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Botswana: Commonwealth Heads of Public Service Meet in Botswana [press release]
Strong and effective public service is crucial to facilitating achievement of national development goals, says Deputy Secretary-General Masire-Mwamba Read more »
July 18
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Africa: Natural Fibres - an Opportunity for Job Creation and Improving Livelihoods [press release]
Across the Commonwealth, there are many fibrous plants that can serve as the basis for industries producing crafts, fabrics and furniture Read more »
July 09
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Africa: Civic Education Key to Upholding Commonwealth Values - Deputy Secretary-General [press release]
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekoga Masire-Mwamba has said civic education is an effective way of deepening democracy, development, rule of law, respect of human rights... Read more »
July 05
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Cameroon: Deputy Secretary-General Masire-Mwamba to Visit Cameroon [press release]
Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba will deliver a speech at the International Colloquium on Civic Education and National Integration Read more »
June 19
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Africa: Women Are the Next Emerging Growth Market Ministers Told [press release]
2013 Commonwealth Women's Affairs Ministers Meeting concludes with strong resolve on women's leadership Read more »
June 14
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Zambia: Deputy Secretary-General Concludes Visit to Zambia [press release]
Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba was received by President Michael Sata and met senior government officials, leaders of opposition political parties and civil society representatives Read more »
June 11
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Zambia: Vocational Skills Key to Job Creation for Young People - Deputy Secretary-General [press release]
While visiting Zambia Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba meets young people receiving vocational and entrepreneurship training. Read more »
June 09
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Zambia: Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General to Visit Zambia [press release]
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba will visit Zambia from 10 to 13 June 2013. Read more »
June 06
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Mauritius: Prime Minister and Secretary-General Discuss Areas of Co-Operation [press release]
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma received Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius at the Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House, London on Wednesday,... Read more »
June 05
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Africa: Winners of Commonwealth Book and Short Story Prizes Announced [press release]
Writers honoured for stories set in Canada, Scotland and Trinidad and Tobago Read more »
May 25
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Africa: Commonwealth and Eiti to Promote Revenue Transparency [press release]
New partnership lays foundation for Commonwealth to promote greater revenue transparency in oil, gas and mining Read more »
May 24
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Africa: Secretary-General's Message On 50th Anniversary of Founding of Organization of African Unity [press release]
The Commonwealth collectively joins in celebrating this golden anniversary, and we renew our commitment to working with Africa to advance all our shared values - Kamalesh Sharma Read more »
May 20
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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 19
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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 »
May 17
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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 »
May 16
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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 14
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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 09
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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 07
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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 03
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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 29
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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 24
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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 »
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