Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his revulsion at the attacks on innocent people in Kano state, Nigeria, on 20 January 2012.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General condemns attacks in Nigeria’s Kano state
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will hold talks with political and civil society leaders during a three-nation trip to Africa this month. The nine-day visit will take him to Malawi, Rwanda and Ethiopia from 21 to 30 January 2012.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Malawi, Rwanda and Ethiopia
The Commonwealth will celebrate the Queen’s 60 years as Head of the Commonwealth through five programmes known collectively as the Commonwealth Jubilee Diamond
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Commonwealth plans for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II recalls how she has been inspired by the courage and hope seen in the Commonwealth
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The Queen's Christmas message highlights the Commonwealth’s common bond
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma on 19 December 2011 welcomed the Sri Lankan Government’s release of the Report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission.
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Secretary-General welcomes release of Sri Lanka report
UK judge urges support for international law and the ICC
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'There’s no going back on international law' – Howard Morrison
Forum looks at leadership in the public sector as a prerequisite for national development and growth
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Good leadership critical for development
Forums focus on enhancing the leadership role of senior officials to deliver public services
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Commonwealth forum to strengthen role of officials to deliver development
Secretary-General meets Sri Lankan leader for wide-ranging informal talks
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CHOGM 2013 preparations begin now
"The Commonwealth is an organisation driven by national priorities" – Sharma
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Secretary-General meets President Nasheed on eve of SAARC summit
Attendance marks a first for a Commonwealth Secretary-General
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Sharma to observe SAARC summit in Maldives
Commonwealth and ITU agree on further collaboration
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ITU Secretary-General meets Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General
Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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CHOGM 2011 Concluding Press Conference
Commonwealth leaders meeting in Perth, Australia, have welcomed the interest shown by the Government of South Sudan in joining the Commonwealth
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Commonwealth leaders release CHOGM 2011 Communiqué
Commonwealth leaders meeting in Perth, Australia, have welcomed the interest shown by the Government of South Sudan in joining the Commonwealth
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Leaders welcome South Sudan interest to join the Commonwealth
Commonwealth leaders endorse top Indian diplomat for another four years in office.
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Sharma to serve second term as Commonwealth Secretary-General
Commonwealth leaders have agreed to adopt the recommendation of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) for a Charter of the Commonwealth.
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CHOGM leaders agree to a Charter to strengthen the Commonwealth
Speaker: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard
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Commonwealth Chair-in-Office at the CHOGM Opening Ceremony
Heads of Government shown online gateway to the Commonwealth
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Commonwealth citizens to connect through new web portal launched at CHOGM 2011
President Kagame says a stronger Commonwealth enhances its dynamism
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Rwanda supports reform of the Commonwealth
The Head of the Commonwealth calls on leaders to strengthen vision for the future
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Perth CHOGM can inject new vibrancy into the Commonwealth: HM The Queen
Speaker: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth
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The Queen at the CHOGM Opening Ceremony
Speaker: President of Rwanda Paul Kagame
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President of Rwanda at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2011
Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma
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CHOGM 2011 Opening Ceremony
Book showcases innovative aspects of Commonwealth work in member countries
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Commonwealth publication presented to Australian Prime Minister by Secretary-General Sharma