Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has said today’s decision of the Kenyan Supreme Court nullifying the country’s recent presidential election, is a reflection of “due process being followed and the rule of law prevailing”.
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Kenya election annulment shows ‘due process’, says Secretary-General
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The Secretary-General was responding to the news that Zambia’s Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) had decided to stay the treason case against the leader of the United Party for National Development
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Secretary-General “delighted” with Zambian opposition leader’s release
President John Magufuli has pledged to stand firmly behind new Commonwealth initiatives to boost trade, address climate change and support justice reform.
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Tanzanian president reaffirms commitment to Commonwealth
John Mahama, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group in Kenya and former President of Ghana, has commended Kenyans for their patience in waiting for final election results.
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Kenyan elections “credible, fair and inclusive” – Chair of Commonwealth Observer Group
Commonwealth observers are in Kenya for this month's elections which are being held at a pivotal point in the nation’s history.
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Election 2017: The Commonwealth in Kenya
The leaders of election observer groups for the Commonwealth and the African Union (AU) held a joint press conference in Nairobi today.
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Chairs of Observer Groups call for calm ahead of election in Kenya
Arrival statement for Kenya elections by Commonwealth Observer Group Chair.
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Commonwealth observers arrive for ‘watershed’ election in Kenya
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, will lead a team of Commonwealth observers to the 2017 General Elections in Kenya, which take place on 8 August.
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Commonwealth to observe Kenya’s General Election
Experts from around the globe have discussed ways to support more women into politics during two significant events hosted by the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth produces checklist to support more women into politics
A Commonwealth Observer Group has called for an urgent review into Papua New Guinea’s 2017 national elections.
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Urgent review needed of Papua New Guinea election, say Commonwealth observers
A group of 25 people will be attending a workshop on Friday 7 July to discuss the findings of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s studies on women’s political participation in the Commonwealth.
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Women’s political participation in the Commonwealth
Commonwealth election observers in Papua New Guinea will be “objective, independent and impartial”, the group’s chair has said.
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Commonwealth observers issue statement on arrival in Papua New Guinea
Half a dozen non-governmental membership bodies have joined the family of civil society and professional organisations that are accredited by the Commonwealth.
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Six more NGOs join list of accredited Commonwealth organisations
A Commonwealth Observer Group, appointed by Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland, is on the ground in Papua New Guinea to observe the conduct of a general election.
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Commonwealth observes elections in Papua New Guinea
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed her deep sorrow at the passing of Vanuatu’s President Baldwin Lonsdale
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Secretary-General mourns the death of Vanuatu’s late President
The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group to the 2017 National Assembly Elections in Lesotho elections has commended the Basotho for the peaceful and orderly manner in which they voted on 3 June
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Commonwealth Observer Group issues Lesotho elections Interim Statement
A team of Commonwealth observers has arrived in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, to observe elections that will take place on 3 June.
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Commonwealth team on the ground in Lesotho to observe elections
Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, will send observers to support Lesotho’s National Assembly elections scheduled for 3 June 2017.
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The Commonwealth to observe National Assembly elections in Lesotho
The Commonwealth promotes democracy by deploying election observers, offering practical assistance to electoral commissions, and providing hands-on training to junior election officials, writes Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.
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The Commonwealth offers hope to voters who expect credible elections
This is why I was delighted that our message of peacebuilding, the Commonwealth theme for the year, resonated with all parties in Lesotho and with the ministers and officials I spoke to on my subsequent visit to Malawi.
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Peace-building in action: the Commonwealth family makes it truly possible
The former Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Anand Satyanand, will lead the Commonwealth Observer Group for the national elections taking place in Papua New Guinea in June-July 2017.
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Sir Anand Satyanand leads Commonwealth election observer mission to Papua New Guinea
The Government of Australia has signed a AU$1.5m funding agreement with the Commonwealth Secretariat for an initiative to strengthen electoral good practices in Commonwealth member countries.
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Australia commits $1.5m to Commonwealth Election Professionals Initiative
The Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to the 2017 Bahamas general elections has commended the country for the peaceful manner in which they exercised their right to vote on 3 May in the advanced polls and on the main Election Day of 10 May.
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Commonwealth observers issue Interim Statement on 2017 Bahamas general elections
The Commonwealth Observer Group commends the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas for the peaceful manner in which they exercised their right to vote on 3 May in the advanced polls and on the main Election Day of 10 May.
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The Bahamas Election Interim Statement
The Commonwealth, in conjunction with the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association, will conduct a seminar on judicial independence, ethics, and the protection of human rights.
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Commonwealth to support judicial independence in Bangladesh