Gabon and Togo join the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Leaders accepted applications by the two west African countries at the closing session of the Commonwealth…
Patricia Scotland reappointed as UK’s influence falters
Commonwealth members have reappointed Patricia Scotland as Secretary-General in Kigali, defeating United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s attempt to force her out. Dominican-born Scotland, a former British Labour attorney-general, won…
Prince Charles laments “personal sorrow” over slavery
Prince Charles has expressed deep sorrow over slavery as he delivered a speech to Commonwealth organisation leaders in Rwanda. Speaking on 24 June at the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads of…
Rising AMR threat triggers Commonwealth call to action
Commonwealth leaders have met to discuss anti-microbial resistance (AMR) and the serious threat it poses to human, animal, plant and environmental health, as well as food safety and food security.…
Bangladesh, Rwanda strive to destigmatise mental health
The Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh and Rwanda have announced the ‘Kigali-Dhaka Compact on Mental Health’ to mobilise a Commonwealth-wide awareness campaign and policy interventions to tackle mental health challenges post-COVID.…
Commonwealth pledges to bolster Small States’ resilience
Commonwealth leaders and ministers have met for high-level discussions on how to best strengthen support for the Commonwealth’s Small States as the Secretariat has secured extra funding for Small Island…
Commonwealth leaders advocate for climate change
Leaders from across the Commonwealth have convened to discuss actions plans to mitigate the effects of climate change and enhance the use of technology to improve livelihoods. The plenaries took…