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Commonwealth pledges support to Sri Lanka amid global challenges
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has pledged full support to Sri Lanka as the country faces various challenges. Speaking during a lecture in Sri Lanka, the…
Celebrating Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day is a national day celebrated annually in New Zealand on 6 February. The day marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between the British Crown and the Māori chiefs,…
Celebrating Sri Lanka Independence Day
Sri Lanka Independence Day is observed on 4 February. This year marks the country’s 75th anniversary of independence. Sri Lanka, an island nation located in South Asia, is a country rich in…
Nigerian communities file pollution case against Shell
Over 14,000 residents from the Niger delta regions of Ogale and Bille in Nigeria are taking legal action against Shell in the High Court of London. The individuals claim that the oil giant is…
Australia removes monarch from banknotes
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that King Charles III will not feature on the country’s new AUD5 note. Instead, the design will pay tribute to “the culture and…
Celebrating Nauru Independence Day
Nauru Independence Day is observed on 31 January. This year marks the country’s 55th anniversary of independence. Nauru is a small island country in Micronesia. The national flag is a symbol…
Nigeria postpones deadline to exchange old notes amid political pressure
The Central Bank of Nigeria has delayed the phasing out of old high-value banknotes for 10 days. The decision came after a meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and the Central Bank…
Commonwealth Year of Youth 2023
The Commonwealth Secretariat is set to launch the Year of Youth 2023 at Marlborough House, London. The event marks the beginning of a 12 months dedicated to action on Commonwealth-wide youth…
Celebrating Australia Day
Australia Day is observed every year on 26 January. The day commemorates the arrival of British Captain Arthur Phillip at Sydney Cove to establish a European settlement in Australia in 1788.…
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