Arrival statement by Sir Mekere Morauta, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Solomon Islands 2014 elections
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Solomon Islands elections: Commonwealth Observer Group Arrival Statement
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today announced that the Commonwealth will observe the 19 November, 2014 polls in Solomon Islands.
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Commonwealth to send election observers to Solomon Islands
Interim Statement on the Mozambique Presidential, Parliamentary and Provincial Assembly Elections - 15 October 2014
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Mozambique elections: Commonwealth Observer Group interim statement
Statement by Hubert Ingraham, former Prime Minister of Bahamas and Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, in Maputo, on 10 October 2014
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Mozambique elections: Commonwealth Observer Group Arrival Statement
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma's statement on political progress in Lesotho.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes political progress in Lesotho
Fiji is reinstated as a full member of the Commonwealth following a decision by the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group
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Fiji rejoins Commonwealth as a full member
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) held its forty-fourth meeting in New York, on 26 September 2014.
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Concluding Statement of Meeting of Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group, New York
The Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho, Mothetjoa Metsing has said the study tour of Members of Parliament and senior officials from his country which he led to New Zealand has enabled them to better understand government under a Mixed Member Proportion (MMP) system.
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Lesotho Deputy Prime Minister hails study tour to New Zealand
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma speaks on Kenyan TV about the work the Commonwealth is doing to promote democracy, promote women's rights and support the future of young people.
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Video: Commonwealth Secretary-General on the importance of free and fair elections
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma addresses the opening session of Commonwealth Electoral Network Biennial Conference in Nairobi.
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Secretary-General's remarks at opening session of Commonwealth Electoral Network Biennial Conference
Kamalesh Sharma said he was heartened by Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s announcement of the role youth would play in his Cabinet and development initiatives
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Commonwealth Secretary-General congratulates new Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister
As the first Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict draws to a close, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has called for concerted efforts to address sexual violence in conflict.
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Action against sexual violence in conflict needed as part of comprehensive approach to end gender based violence
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma announced today that the Commonwealth will send an observer mission to Antigua and Barbuda for the country’s general elections this month.
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Commonwealth to observe elections in Antigua and Barbuda
Commonwealth Observer Group observed the opening, voting, counting and results processes of the People’s Majlis (Parliamentary) Elections
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Maldives Parliamentary Elections 2014: Final Report
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, has noted the announcement by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) that it plans to release the results of the recent tripartite elections today, 30 May
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Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General on Malawi
Kamalesh Sharma has conveyed his congratulations to Narendra Modi on the impressive victory of his party in India's recent General Elections
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Commonwealth Secretary-General congratulates new Indian Prime Minister
Kamalesh Sharma has been closely following developments in Malawi since the elections held on 20 May and commends the Malawi Electoral Commission for acknowledging some irregularities observed and for continuously engaging in dialogue with all the parties
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Commonwealth Secretary-General on Malawi
The Group was impressed by the enthusiasm, patience and determination demonstrated by the people of Malawi to exercise their franchise, even where polling was substantially delayed.
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Commonwealth Observer Group's Interim Statement on the 2014 Tripartite Elections in Malawi
As Malawians prepare to go to the polls, the Chair of Commonwealth observers in the country, former Botswana vice President Mompati Merafhe has said these elections are being followed closely around the world with much interest
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'You are in the spotlight' – Commonwealth observer Chair tells Malawians ahead of the polls
The Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Malawi, former Botswana Vice-President Mompati Merafhe addressed journalists in Blantyre on 16 May 2014
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Arrival Statement by Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Malawi
Former Vice President of Botswana Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe will lead a Commonwealth Observer Group to Malawi's elections on 20 May
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Observers sent to Malawi elections
Listen to the Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Mission being interviewed by the South African Broadcasting Corporation about the country's fifth National and Provincial Elections.
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South Africa elections 'crucial' says Akufo-Addo
5 May 2014 to 8 May 2014
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Law ministers and Attorneys-General from every continent in the world will meet in Botswana to share information and best practice.
"A peaceful and credible election with integrity is the best tribute South Africa can offer to the memory of Nelson Mandela as you continue to consolidate your vibrant democracy" - Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Mission to South Africa, Nana Akufo-Addo
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All eyes on South Africa as country goes to the polls, says Chair of Commonwealth observers
World Press Freedom Day is a day to recognise the essential contribution of journalists and journalism to national and international efforts to achieve peace, democracy and diversity.
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