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Submission deadline for Commonwealth Peace Prize extended until January 2025

The announcement of the first-ever Commonwealth Peace Prize has led to an overwhelming response, and eligible entrants now have until 17 January 2025 to submit nominations for the inaugural award.

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Solar on small island developing state in Fiji

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Blog: Unleashing the power of renewable energy for small island nations

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Year of Youth project to focus on training, employment, economic opportunities, and inclusion

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Blog: Can LDCs reach 7% annual GDP growth by 2031?

The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group, former President of South Africa H.E. Thabo Mbeki, observes the election process during Nigeria's general elections

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Commonwealth observers say Nigeria’s 2023 elections ‘largely peaceful’ with room for improvement

The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group, former President of South Africa H.E. Thabo Mbeki, observes polling in Nigeria's general elections

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Commonwealth team observes voting on election day in Nigeria

A woman carrying a bucket of water on her head (Credit: Jeff Walker/CIFOR)

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Blog: How the Commonwealth is helping Zambia to manage a priceless hidden resource

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'We cannot afford to fail our children': Secretary-General calls on Commonwealth to act together to end the institutional care of children

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Commonwealth Secretary-General Attends Peace Accord Ahead of Nigeria’s General Elections

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Young people from across the Commonwealth to raise 'Flag of Peace' to mark Commonwealth Day

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