Celebrating Zambia Independence Day
Zambia Independence Day is observed on 24 October every year. This year marks the country’s 58th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom. Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, is…
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Flag-raising ceremony marks Gabon’s entry into the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth has marked Gabon’s entry with a special flag-raising ceremony at Marlborough House, London. Gabon became the 55th member of the Commonwealth on 25 June 2022 following approval from…
Commonwealth, Antigua and Barbuda unite to protect persons with disabilities’ rights
The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Human Rights Unit (HRU) has visited Antigua and Barbuda to assess the needs of persons with disabilities and mental health conditions. To mark World Mental Health Day,…
Lesotho general elections underway, Commonwealth calls for voter roll review
Lesotho has headed to the polls as the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) expressed concerns that voter roll caused confusion and disenfranchised voters in some areas. The country voted to choose…
Celebrating Fiji Independence Day
Fiji Independence Day is observed on 10 October every year. Fiji Day marks the anniversary of both Fiji’s cession to the United Kingdom and its attainment of independence. This year…
Celebrating Uganda Independence Day
Uganda Independence Day is observed on 4 October every year. This year marks the country’s 60th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom. Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is…
Commonwealth releases final report on Zambia elections
The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to Zambia has released its final report on the 2021 general elections. General elections were held on 12 August 2021 to elect the President, National…