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Kenya elections proceed peacefully
The Commonwealth Observer Group has presented its interim findings on Kenya’s 2022 general elections, as it reported a largely peaceful and transparent process. The Honourable Bruce Golding,…
Polls open in Kenyan presidential elections
Polls in Kenya have officially opened as more than 22 million people will vote for the presidency, members of National Assembly and the Senate. Over 10,000 Kenyans across 12 countries will…
Curtains close on Commonwealth Games as Australia triumphs
The Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 have reached a conclusion, smashing record attendance with more than 1.3 million tickets sold. Australia came out triumphant winning 178 medals, with 67…
Celebrating Singapore’s National Day
The National Day of Singapore is celebrated on 9 August each year. This year marks the 57th anniversary since the city-state gained its sovereignty in 1965. Singapore declared independence…
UN Secretary-General message ahead of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has shared a message in anticipation of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, observed on 9 August.…
Commonwealth Secretariat awards recognition for sport for development and peace
The Commonwealth Secretariat has recognised three outstanding people for their work in promoting Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) across the world. A special award ceremony was held at…
Looming pressure on Kenya’s elections, Commonwealth calls for peace
The newly appointed Chairperson of the Commonwealth Group observing elections in Kenya has called for a peaceful process as polling day draws near. Due to unforeseen circumstances, former…
New global alliance strives to end AIDS in children by 2030
UNAIDS, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have entered a partnership to bridge the disparity gap in AIDS response globally and prevent new infant HIV infections. Globally, only…
New Zealand sets out plan to eliminate HIV transmission
The Government of New Zealand has released its plan to eliminate the transmission of HIV by 2032 and promote access to consultation free from stigma and discrimination. The announcement came…
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