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What's New

3 February 2012

Commonwealth journalists call for repeal of repressive media legislation

Triennial conference in Malta explores new media and new horizons for the Commonwealth


2 February 2012

Sharma mourns loss of lives in Papua New Guinea ferry disaster

Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma applauds the rescue efforts underway


Commonwealth Secretariat spokesperson's statement on Maldives

"The Commonwealth Secretariat welcomes the invitation of the Government of Maldives to assist in addressing its current challenges. A Secretariat delegation will visit Maldives shortly for discussions with key interlocutors".


1 February 2012

Kamalesh Sharma visits Malawi, Rwanda and Ethiopia

Commonwealth Secretary-General holds talks with political and civil society leaders during his trip to Africa


Caribbean countries focus on transforming education through teacher technology competencies

Commonwealth Secretariat, Commonwealth of Learning, Microsoft, and UNESCO lead efforts for the first ICT in Education Leadership Forum in Barbados


31 January 2012

Sierra Leone launches web portal to enhance transparency and accountability of governance

Project funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat to promote dialogue between government and citizens


30 January 2012

Intern - Grants Programme - Commonwealth Foundation

Kamalesh Sharma addresses Rwandan students

"As the newest member of the Commonwealth, Rwanda has very quickly become a committed participant at the intergovernmental level, and the people of Rwanda are now weaving themselves into the networks and alliances that are amongst the many benefits and opportunities opened by membership" - Kamalesh Sharma


29 January 2012

Commonwealth Secretary-General in Addis Ababa for the African Union Summit

Kamalesh Sharma meets Swaziland Prime Minister Dr Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini


27 January 2012

Statement on Papua New Guinea by Commonwealth Secretariat Spokesperson

"The Commonwealth unreservedly rejects any use of military means for domestic political purposes."