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Gabon partially suspended from the Commonwealth pending restoration of democracy

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Gabon suspended from Commonwealth. Gabon and Commonwealth Flags fly over building.

Gabon has been partially suspended from the Commonwealth after military commanders carried out a coup ousting President Ali Bongo. The 63rd Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met in New York…

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The Commonwealth Games 2026 may be cancelled after Victoria dropped out as host, claiming that it was unwilling to spend up to A$7 billion on “a 12-day sporting event,” placing…

Antigua and Barbuda election reflects voters' will

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The Commonwealth Observer Group deployed in Antigua and Barbuda has released an interim statement on the recent general election. The country voted on 18 January to choose constituency representatives to…

Zimbabwe's bid for readmission sparks divisive debate

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The UK House of Lords is currently discussing Zimbabwe’s bid to rejoin the Commonwealth, as some peers are firmly opposing the readmission. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has applied for readmission after…

Commonwealth ministers scale up data protection rules

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Commonwealth law ministers have adopted a new model law to strengthen rules for protecting and handling personal data. At their biennial meeting in Mauritius last week, ministers unanimously approved the…

Commonwealth group arrives in Dominica ahead of elections

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The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has started its work in preparation for the general elections in Dominica. Elections are scheduled for today, 6 December. The observer group is in Dominica…

Commonwealth supports gender integration in NDCs

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The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new best practice guide integrating gender equality into national climate action. Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, unveiled the publication during a side event co-organised by…

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Gabon partially suspended from the Commonwealth pending restoration of democracy

Australia’s Victoria cancels Commonwealth Games 2026 after $7bn cost blowout

Antigua and Barbuda election reflects voters’ will

Zimbabwe’s bid for readmission sparks divisive debate

Commonwealth ministers scale up data protection rules

Commonwealth group arrives in Dominica ahead of elections

Commonwealth supports gender integration in NDCs

Malta Enterprise launches the Blue Med – a focal point for sustainable blue economy

Botswana’s investment in primary health care enhances access and quality of health care in the country

St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ministry of Education, along with UNICEF & CDEMA to Conduct Safe School Recognition Workshop

Mozambique: African Development Fund approves $20 million to improve business environment and drive investments to climate-smart agriculture