The Commonwealth to observe Uganda’s general elections
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, will lead a team of Commonwealth election observers to Uganda for the country’s general elections, scheduled for 18 February 2016.
Election 2016: The Commonwealth observes Uganda's general election
Full coverage as voters in Uganda go to the polls.
Mauritius good governance law can inspire Commonwealth countries
Legislation passed in Mauritius to combat corruption and promote good governance could provide valuable lessons for other Commonwealth countries.
Podcast: Experts examine threats to global health security
Leading global health policy experts met at the Commonwealth Secretariat this week to discuss challenges facing global health security.
Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group delegation to visit Maldives
A Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) delegation will visit Maldives from 6 to 8 February 2016 to hold discussions with the Government, opposition political parties and other community leaders.
Commonwealth Asia MPs join forces on human rights
Parliamentarians from Commonwealth countries in Asia have adopted a declaration to safeguard and promote human rights, concluding a three-day seminar in Sri Lanka.
Commonwealth report calls for clearer legislation for virtual currencies
New Commonwealth report notes virtual currencies offer countries a cost-effective, fast and accessible alternative to settling financial payments, but unclear laws and regulations are preventing their responsible development and encouraging their exploitation by criminals.
Secretary-General praises Youth Games hosts The Bahamas and Northern Ireland
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has congratulated the hosts of the next two Commonwealth Youth Games: The Bahamas in 2017 and Northern Ireland in 2021.
Policy experts look ahead to 2016 Youth Development Index
The Youth Development Index, which charts the social, political and economic situation for young people in 170 countries, had its next iteration reviewed by a panel of policy experts.
The Bahamas unveiled as host of 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games
Commonwealth Youth Games 2017 host will be The Bahamas, the Commonwealth Games Federation has announced.