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Commonwealth leaders at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

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CHOGM 2026 opens with drive to unlock prosperity for Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion people

The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) opened in Antigua and Barbuda today with a drive for bold partnerships between governments and businesses to unlock prosperity for the Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion people.

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People doing stretches at a sport boot camp

Blog: More than medals - The role of sport in building stronger communities

Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey speaking at the podium

Opening remarks by the Commonwealth Secretary-General at the Marlborough House Dialogue with the Rt Hon Helen Clark

Critical minerals delegates WGEO

Critical minerals can unlock economic opportunities and secure clean energy for all

Shifra Ainomugisha, 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year

From rotten tomatoes to AI: Ugandan Commonwealth Youth Award Winner takes aim at hunger across Africa

Workshop in progress

Commonwealth workshop strengthens public debt management in small island developing states

Family photo of attendees at the dialogue, Riding the Wave: Ocean-Climate from Mombasa to Antalya

Ocean must be at the heart of climate action, leaders urge

Shirley Botchwey speaking at LCAW

Opening Remarks by the Commonwealth Secretary-General at the London Climate Action Week: High-Level Ministerial Dialogue

Commonwealth Secretary-General speaking at the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards ceremony

Opening remarks by the Commonwealth Secretary-General at the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards ceremony

Shifra Ainomugisha, Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2026

Ugandan solar energy pioneer named 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year

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