Commonwealth Secretariat Spokesperson's statement on Maldives
The Commonwealth Secretariat Spokesperson, Richard Uku, made the following statement today on the arrest of former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed in Malé on 5 March.
Positioning governance in the post-2015 agenda
Deputy Secretary-General addresses global consultation in South Africa
Deputy Secretary-General to address UNDP consultation
Outputs will focus on recommendations on governance and accountability in the post-2015 agenda
Kenya polls come at a critical time, say Commonwealth observers
As Kenyans go to the polls to elect their leaders on 4 March 2013, Commonwealth observers have welcomed the positive steps undertaken by the country to build confidence in the electoral process, noting that these elections come at a critical time in the country’s history.
Commonwealth Secretary-General addresses UN Human Rights Council
Kamalesh Sharma at the High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council's 22nd session in Geneva
Commonwealth wishes Sir Ranulph Fiennes a speedy recovery
The Commonwealth wishes Sir Ranulph Fiennes a speedy recovery after the explorer had to withdraw from the first-ever Winter crossing of Antarctica after developing a case of frostbite.
African prison officials attend human rights training
The specially-designed course is encouraging leaders to make a difference in the prisons they manage
Statement by the Commonwealth Spokesperson on Fiji
Commonwealth Spokesperson Richard Uku said today that the Commonwealth continues to monitor closely developments in Fiji, including those in relation to the registration of political parties and the development of a new constitution.
Statement by the Commonwealth Spokesperson on Zambia
Some recent media reports have referred to a submission by the Coalition for the Defence of Democratic Rights in Zambia to the Commonwealth Secretary-General. Such a submission has indeed been received.