The government of Togo is exploring making a formal bid for membership of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, a spokesman for the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ confirmed today.
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Togo exploring application to join ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
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Foreign ministers on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) have underlined ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s role in promoting democracy and peace-building, at the group’s fiftieth meeting.
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Ministerial Action Group hails Commonwealth role in peace-building at 50th meeting
At a meeting at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in London, Chief Ngute told Secretary-General Patricia Scotland that his government fully supported peace building in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
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Minister updates Secretary-General on situation in the Cameroon
Deputy Secretary-General Ojiambo was received in audience by the Vice-President of Zambia, HE Inonge Wina, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Dr Patrick Matibini and the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Vincent Mwale.
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Deputy Secretary-General Dr Josephine Ojiambo visits Zambia
An election taskforce has been set up in the Pacific nation of Nauru to assess reforms put forward by international observers from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Pacific Islands Forum.
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Nauru election taskforce to assess observer recommendations
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been monitoring developments in Dominica and was saddened by the violence that occurred following a public meeting on 7 February.
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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ encourages peaceful discourse in Dominica
The head of Nauru’s newly established electoral commission has hailed ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for strengthening the country’s democracy.
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Nauru elections: Commonwealth brings ‘credibility in strengthening democracy’
The Vanuatu Electoral Office, which has a permanent staff of just seven, is preparing for provincial polls next month.
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'With Commonwealth help we will see Vanuatu’s democracy become stronger'
A ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ spokesperson has said the organisation welcomes any effort by the newly elected government of The Gambia to re-apply for membership of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
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Statement on The Gambia re-joining ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
Government ministers and legal advisers from across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are meeting to lay the foundation for a global network of parliamentary champions of human rights.
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Parliamentarians to make commitment on human rights
From the Archive: Commonwealth leaders agreed a programme of economic sanctions against apartheid-era South Africa in 1986.
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From the Archive: Sanctions agreed against apartheid-era South Africa
A group of Cameroonian citizens chanted, sang and carried signs outside the gates of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s headquarters in London today. They were protesting alleged human rights abuses against the country’s Anglophone community.
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Commonwealth official responds to Cameroonian protesters
A leading member of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Youth Council has become the youngest ever senator in Trinidad and Tobago’s history.
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Youth Council leader becomes youngest Trinidad and Tobago senator
A delegation of more than 30 speakers and parliamentary officials met with Secretary-General Patricia Scotland last week to hear her plans and share advice on how to best work together to achieve equality.
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Human rights high on agenda for speakers of parliament
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera has expressed hope that ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ will continue to fight for the values that have strengthened Sri Lanka in recent times, such as human rights, rule of law and democracy.
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Sri Lanka’s foreign affairs minister meets Commonwealth Secretary-General
Commonwealth election observers have offered recommendations for strengthening Zambia’s electoral processes and political environment, in a report published today.
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Commonwealth observer report on Zambia’s election released
The Commonwealth is a pioneer which offers innovative solutions to global challenges, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland told legislators at the 2016 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.
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The Commonwealth can support parliaments across the world, says Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, warmly congratulates the President-Elect of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo, following a successful election.
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Secretary-General congratulates President-Elect Nana Akufo Addo
As the people of Ghana await the final outcome of the elections, Chair of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Observer Group, Thabo Mbeki, commended the country for its role in ensuring the success of the electoral process so far.
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Commonwealth observers in Ghana issue interim statement on 2016 general elections
Statement by HE Thabo Mbeki, Chair of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Observer Group to Ghana’s 2016 General Elections.
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Interim Statement: Ghana’s 2016 General Elections
Statement by H.E. Thabo Mbeki, Chairperson of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Observer Group for the 2016 Ghana General Elections
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Commonwealth Observer Group: Ghana readies itself for 2016 General Elections
The Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, has welcomed the election results in The Gambia.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes election results in The Gambia
Chair of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Observer Group, HE Thabo Mbeki, arrival statement ahead of Ghana’s General Elections scheduled for 7 December 2016.
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Arrival Statement for Ghana General Elections 2016
International organisations have welcomed efforts to agree a peace accord in Ghana ahead of the 7 December general elections.
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Commonwealth and partners issue joint call for ‘non-violent’ Ghana elections
Dr Kamal Hossain, co-author of the landmark Commonwealth report, ‘Civil Paths to Peace’, called on Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.
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Renowned Bangladeshi jurist calls on Secretary-General Scotland