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Commonwealth trade ministers and business leaders convene in Namibia to tackle global trade headwinds

As global trade grapples with rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and shifting economic alliances, the Commonwealth is stepping forward with a united vision for inclusive, sustainable, and digitally enabled trade.

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Commonwealth observers prepare for pivotal Gabon presidential election

Danny Faure

Former Seychelles President Danny Faure to lead Commonwealth Observer Group to Gabon's Presidential Election

Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey

New Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey pledges to advance Commonwealth values in a divided world

SG Scotland and DG Ngozi Iweala sitting on a stage

World leaders call for increased multilateralism in the face of global division

Ghana's election report

Commonwealth report on Ghana’s 2024 elections highlights orderly process and urges enhanced transparency

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New initiatives launched to improve access to justice in least developed countries

Seychelles cyber training

70 Seychellois judges and officials trained to tackle cybercrime head-on

Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC and Stanley youth prize winner posing for a picture

Young Nigerian energy innovator wins 2025 Commonwealth Youth Award

The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General laying a wreath at the Memorial Gates 2025

Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony Honours Commonwealth Service and Memorial Gates