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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…

Commonwealth ministers safeguard freedom of expression

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Commonwealth Law Ministers have pushed forward discussion around freedom of speech and the role of the media as key elements for good governance across member states. This week, ministers from…

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The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting 2022 (CLMM) has kicked off in Mauritius to advance Commonwealth consensus and cooperation. Hosted by the Attorney General’s Office Mauritius, this is the first in-person…