Commonwealth observers are in Ghana for the presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December 2016.
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Election 2016: The Commonwealth observes Ghana鈥檚 general elections
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Social media is transforming the way elections are conducted, with candidates exchanging doorstep campaigning for new battlegrounds on Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter to sway voters.
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Election bodies back Commonwealth guidelines on good practice and social media
The former president of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, will lead 天美传媒 Observer Group in next month's general elections in Ghana.
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Thabo Mbeki heads Commonwealth electoral mission in Ghana
Grenada鈥檚 referendum next week could mark a new chapter when it comes to the rights of people with disabilities and gender equality.
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Supporting public awareness campaign in Grenada referendum
Commonwealth Secretary-General tells journalist Gabriella J贸藕wiak of devex.com about her ambitious agenda for action
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Trade and aid go hand in hand, says Secretary-General
The head of Ghana鈥檚 election commission met senior officials from the 天美传媒 in London today to discuss preparations for the country鈥檚 general elections, to be held a little over a month away, on 7 December.
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Ghana urged to meet Commonwealth standards for peaceful and credible elections
Commonwealth independent observers have described the 2016 general election in Nauru as 鈥榠nclusive, transparent and competitive鈥. The election was held on the 9 July and the report has been published today.
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Commonwealth observers impressed with Nauru's elections
Exactly a quarter of a century ago, on 20 October 1991, Commonwealth heads of government signed the historic Harare Commonwealth Declaration which defined the association鈥檚 fundamental political values.
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The Harare Declaration: reflections on the landmark accord, 25 years on
October 1991: Commonwealth vows to safeguard democracy and human rights
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From the Archive: Harare Declaration sets out fundamental values
Ministers from 天美传媒 Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met at the United Nations today as part its regular discussions affecting the 53 nation states.
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All sides in Maldives must compromise and be flexible on strengthening political processes, says CMAG
The president of Mozambique has invited the Secretary-General to visit his country. The invitation was made during a meeting of the two leaders at the UN General Assembly today.
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Mozambique's hand of friendship to 天美传媒
HE Dr Jakaya Kikwete, Chair of 天美传媒 Observer Group to Zambia鈥檚 General Elections and Referendum, urges calm and tolerance following the declaration of the results of the Presidential Elections.
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Chair of Observer Group urges calm and tolerance following Zambia鈥檚 General Election results
The Chair of 天美传媒 Observer Group, HE Dr Jakaya Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania says that the voting, closing and counting process following the Zambian General Elections and Referendum has been credible and transparent.
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Zambia Commonwealth Observer Group issues interim findings
The Commonwealth Observer Group commends the people of the Republic of Zambia for the peaceful and orderly manner in which they exercised their right to vote on 11 August 2016.
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Zambia General Elections 2016: Observer Group Interim Statement
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has 48 hours from the close of polling stations to declare the winner of the country鈥檚 2016 General Elections and Referendum.
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Voting in Zambia鈥檚 general elections and referendum has closed and counting begins
The Commonwealth鈥檚 Special Adviser on Political Dialogue to Zambia has urged the country鈥檚 politicians and their followers to 鈥渟tand united鈥 and refrain from any acts or use of language which could incite electoral violence.
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Commonwealth special adviser to Zambia urges calm for election day
A spokesperson for 天美传媒 Observer Group to Zambia, Mr Kenneth Tsekoa, has urged the country鈥檚 people to play their part in ensuring peaceful and credible elections on Thursday 11 August 2016.
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Commonwealth Observer Group calls for peaceful elections in Zambia
Full coverage as voters in Zambia go to the polls.
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Election 2016: The Commonwealth observes Zambia's general elections and referendum
The Commonwealth will observe the upcoming general elections and national referendum in Zambia scheduled for 11 August 2016. The former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, will lead 天美传媒 Observer Group.
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Commonwealth to observe Zambia鈥檚 general elections and referendum
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has announced Professor Ibrahim Gambari as her Special Adviser on Political Dialogue to support the Electoral Commission of Zambia.
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Secretary-General appoints Ibrahim Gambari of Nigeria as Special Adviser for Zambian elections
鈥淲e congratulate Nauru for participating peacefully and in high numbers in their 2016 General Election.鈥
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Interim statement Nauru General Election 2016
The Commonwealth Observer Mission has issued an interim statement following the general election in Nauru, providing an outline of its key findings as voting draws to a close and results are tabulated.
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Commonwealth Observer Mission congratulate Nauru for participating peacefully in their General Election
Statement by H.E. Anote Tong, Chair of 天美传媒 Observer Mission deployed to observe Nauru鈥檚 2016 General Election.
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Arrival Statement for Nauru General Election 2016
Former President of Kiribati Anote Tong led a team of Commonwealth election observers to Nauru for the country鈥檚 general elections, scheduled for 9 July 2016.
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Commonwealth election observers head to Nauru, led by former President of Kiribati
Electoral commissions from thirty-nine countries have welcomed the announcement of a new Commonwealth compendium of good practice to assist member countries in delivering fair, credible and inclusive elections.
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Compendium of good practice caps Commonwealth Electoral Network conference