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Celebrating Solomon Islands Independence Day
Solomon Islands Independence Day is observed on 7 July every year. The Solomon Islands are an archipelago of six large islands surrounded by 900 smaller ones in Oceania, to the east of Papua…
Antigua and Barbuda repeals anti-LGBTQI+ laws
The High Court of Antigua and Barbuda has ruled colonial discriminatory laws against the LGBTQI+ community unconstitutional. Sections 12 and 15 of the Sexual Offences Act of 1995 were…
Celebrating Malawi Independence Day
Malawi Independence Day is observed on 6 July every year. The Republic of Malawi is located in South-eastern Africa and was formerly known as Nyasaland. Around the 10th century, the area used…
Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship launched to bolster cybercrime prevention
The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched the Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship programme to support member countries strengthen their cybersecurity, as cybercrime has cost Africa $3.5…
Papua New Guinea elections get underway in close surveillance
Polling has officially begun in Papua New Guinea as the Commonwealth keeps a close eye on electoral procedures to prevent escalation of violence. Polling stations were due to open at 8am (11pm…
Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in England
The Queen’s Baton Relay has started its England route ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The relay kicked off on 4 July at the Eden Project in Cornwall, before…
UK secures £15 million to combat cyber threats across Commonwealth
The UK Government will provide a £15 million package to support Commonwealth countries over the next three years in the face of the growing cyber-attacks globally. UK Foreign Secretary, Liz…
Commonwealth’s election observers arrive in Papua New Guinea
A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has arrived in Papua New Guinea and begun its assessment of the three-week electoral process starting on 2 July. Chaired by the former President of Nauru,…
UK invests in education programmes across the Commonwealth
The UK Government is committing £217 million for three major education projects across Commonwealth countries to foster equality in accessing school systems. Funding will support global…
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