A Commonwealth Expert Team (CET) was deployed to Gabon to observe the Constitutional Referendum which was held in November 2024. At the end of their mission, they offered some reflections on the process.
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ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Expert Team issues statement on the Gabon referendum
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As daylight broke over polling stations for Sri Lanka's presidential election in September, observers from across the Commonwealth were also present - marking its 200th election observation mission. They were there to assess the electoral process and make recommendations that, if implemented, can help foster public confidence, bolster electoral integrity and strengthen democratic institutions.
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Commonwealth supports its 200th election observation mission in Sri Lanka
ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Observer Group (COG) has released its final report on Sri Lanka's September 2024 presidential election. The Sri Lankan government officially received the report following its parliamentary election on November 14.
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Commonwealth observers release final report on Sri Lanka presidential election
Commonwealth election observers will be in Ghana from 28 November to 14 December for the country’s 2024 general elections
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Elections 2024: Commonwealth Observer Group in Ghana
7 December 2024 to 7 December 2024
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Commonwealth election observers were in Ghana from 28 November to 14 December for the country’s 2024 general elections
ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Observer Group's (COG)final report on the 2023 Zimbabwe elections praised voters for their high turnout and commitment to peace. The report also noted that the pre-election period had a number of deficiencies, each of which was enough to affect the overall credibility, transparency and inclusivity of the election.
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Report on 2023 Zimbabwe elections makes recommendations for progress
The Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group in Mozambique, H.E. Dr. Kenny Anthony, has on behalf of the Group, condemned the killing of Elvino Dias, the lawyer representing Mozambican politician Venâncio Mondlane and Paulo Guambe an official from the PODEMOS party.
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Commonwealth Observer Group condemns killings in Mozambique
ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Observer Group (COG), which has been in Mozambique for the 9 October polls, has today issued an interim statement calling for restraint as the country awaits election results.
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Commonwealth observers urge ‘restraint’ as Mozambique awaits final results of election
Commonwealth observers have been deployed across Mozambique, as voters elect a new president, parliamentarians, and provincial representatives.
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Polls have opened in Mozambique, with Commonwealth election observers stationed across the country
The 65th Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met in New York yesterday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss developments in member states.
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65th Meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group
The 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, held on September 21, has been deemed peaceful by the Commonwealth Observer Group, but it noted that some voters and polling staff did not appear to fully understand the preferential system of voting. Â
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Sri Lanka presidential election declared peaceful, but voter education lacking on Preferential Voting SystemÂ
Commonwealth observers, working across various teams, have reported to their posts across all nine provinces in Sri Lanka, ahead of the country's presidential election on 21 September 2024.Â
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Commonwealth observers deployed across Sri Lanka in preparation of voting
A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has arrived in Colombo for Sri Lanka's presidential election, marking the Commonwealth's 200th election observation since it began observing in the 1980s.
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Commonwealth marks 200 election observations with Sri Lanka polls
ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Ministerial Group on Guyana (CMGG) met on Tuesday, 3 September 2024, to discuss recent developments in the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela.
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Commonwealth ministerial group reiterates the need for a peaceful resolution of the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela
Applications are now open for citizens of Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean to join the Commonwealth Caribbean Cyber Experts Fellowship.
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Applications open for Commonwealth Caribbean Cyber Experts Fellowship
Heads of anti-corruption agencies in the Commonwealth Caribbean concluded their annual conference in Nassau, The Bahamas, last week with a unanimous pledge to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against corruption.
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Caribbean anti-corruption chiefs endorse AI solutions to tackle illicit financial flows
A team from the ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨â€™s Human Rights Unit (HRU) conducted a three-day capacity-building workshop in partnership with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) and the Government of Fiji.
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Commonwealth Pacific states commit to strengthening national human rights mechanisms and reporting
7 June 2024 to 7 June 2024
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ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ is hosting a forum for diplomats from around the globe on 7 June 2024.
The 14th Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa concluded on Friday 10 May 2024 in Accra, Ghana with a unanimous adoption of a communiqué outlining a shared approach to addressing the most pressing challenges posed by corruption.
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Commonwealth Africa anti-corruption heads call for regional collaboration
6 May 2024 to 11 May 2024
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The 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa will take place in Accra, Ghana, from 6-11 May.
A Commonwealth human rights team is helping the government of Dominica to meet international obligations, clear the backlog of outstanding human rights treaty bodies reports and prepare for the upcoming Universal Periodic Review.
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Commonwealth workshop puts Dominica on track to fulfil human rights commitments
ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Observer Group (COG) that was convened to observe Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections has released its final report.
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Commonwealth Observer Group publishes the full report on Nigeria’s 2023 elections
Millions of Commonwealth citizens will benefit from improved people-centred access to justice as law ministers concluded their meeting in Zanzibar today with a package of new measures and pledges.
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Millions to benefit from access to justice measures agreed by Commonwealth law ministers
Ground-breaking government initiatives from Kenya and Rwanda have won the inaugural Commonwealth Access to Justice Innovation Awards for improving access to legal services for vulnerable people.
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Kenya and Rwanda win Commonwealth Access to Justice Innovation Awards
In line with the provisions of the 2018 Revised Commonwealth Guidelines for the Conduct of Election Observation in Member Countries, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, constituted an Observer Group for the 25 February 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria, following an invitation from the Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Observer Group was led by His Excellency Thabo Mbeki, former President of the Republic of South Africa, and comprised 16 other eminent Commonwealth citizens. A staff team of 11 from the ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ provided technical support to the Group.
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Nigeria Presidential and National Assembly Elections
ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ Observer Group was led by His Excellency Thabo Mbeki, former President of the Republic of South Africa, and comprised 16 other eminent Commonwealth citizens. A staff team of 11 from the ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨ provided technical support to the Group.