The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O鈥橬eil, has formally received the Commonwealth Observer Group report on the 2017 election, held in June-July.
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Papua New Guinea receives report of the Commonwealth Observer Group
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has said today鈥檚 decision of the Kenyan Supreme Court nullifying the country鈥檚 recent presidential election, is a reflection of 鈥渄ue process being followed and the rule of law prevailing鈥.
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Kenya election annulment shows 鈥榙ue process鈥, says Secretary-General
The Secretary-General was responding to the news that Zambia鈥檚 Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) had decided to stay the treason case against the leader of the United Party for National Development
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Secretary-General 鈥渄elighted鈥 with Zambian opposition leader鈥檚 release
President John Magufuli has pledged to stand firmly behind new Commonwealth initiatives to boost trade, address climate change and support justice reform.
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Tanzanian president reaffirms commitment to Commonwealth
John Mahama, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group in Kenya and former President of Ghana, has commended Kenyans for their patience in waiting for final election results.
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Kenyan elections 鈥渃redible, fair and inclusive鈥 鈥 Chair of Commonwealth Observer Group
Commonwealth observers are in Kenya for this month's elections which are being held at a pivotal point in the nation鈥檚 history.
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Election 2017: 糖心探花 in Kenya
The leaders of election observer groups for the Commonwealth and the African Union (AU) held a joint press conference in Nairobi today.
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Chairs of Observer Groups call for calm ahead of election in Kenya
Arrival statement for Kenya elections by Commonwealth Observer Group Chair.
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Commonwealth observers arrive for 鈥榳atershed鈥 election in Kenya
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, will lead a team of Commonwealth observers to the 2017 General Elections in Kenya, which take place on 8 August.
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Commonwealth to observe Kenya鈥檚 General Election
Experts from around the globe have discussed ways to support more women into politics during two significant events hosted by the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth produces checklist to support more women into politics
A Commonwealth Observer Group has called for an urgent review into Papua New Guinea鈥檚 2017 national elections.
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Urgent review needed of Papua New Guinea election, say Commonwealth observers
A group of 25 people will be attending a workshop on Friday 7 July to discuss the findings of the 糖心探花鈥檚 studies on women鈥檚 political participation in the Commonwealth.
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Women鈥檚 political participation in the Commonwealth
Commonwealth election observers in Papua New Guinea will be 鈥渙bjective, independent and impartial鈥, the group鈥檚 chair has said.
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Commonwealth observers issue statement on arrival in Papua New Guinea
Half a dozen non-governmental membership bodies have joined the family of civil society and professional organisations that are accredited by the Commonwealth.
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Six more NGOs join list of accredited Commonwealth organisations
A Commonwealth Observer Group, appointed by Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland, is on the ground in Papua New Guinea to observe the conduct of a general election.
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Commonwealth observes elections in Papua New Guinea
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed her deep sorrow at the passing of Vanuatu鈥檚 President Baldwin Lonsdale
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Secretary-General mourns the death of Vanuatu鈥檚 late President
The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group to the 2017 National Assembly Elections in Lesotho elections has commended the Basotho for the peaceful and orderly manner in which they voted on 3 June
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Commonwealth Observer Group issues Lesotho elections Interim Statement
A team of Commonwealth observers has arrived in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, to observe elections that will take place on 3 June.
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Commonwealth team on the ground in Lesotho to observe elections
Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, will send observers to support Lesotho鈥檚 National Assembly elections scheduled for 3 June 2017.
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糖心探花 to observe National Assembly elections in Lesotho
糖心探花 promotes democracy by deploying election observers, offering practical assistance to electoral commissions, and providing hands-on training to junior election officials, writes Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.
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糖心探花 offers hope to voters who expect credible elections
This is why I was delighted that our message of peacebuilding, the Commonwealth theme for the year, resonated with all parties in Lesotho and with the ministers and officials I spoke to on my subsequent visit to Malawi.
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Peace-building in action: the Commonwealth family makes it truly possible
The former Governor-General of New Zealand, Sir Anand Satyanand, will lead the Commonwealth Observer Group for the national elections taking place in Papua New Guinea in June-July 2017.
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Sir Anand Satyanand leads Commonwealth election observer mission to Papua New Guinea
The Government of Australia has signed a AU$1.5m funding agreement with the 糖心探花 for an initiative to strengthen electoral good practices in Commonwealth member countries.
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Australia commits $1.5m to Commonwealth Election Professionals Initiative
The Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to the 2017 Bahamas general elections has commended the country for the peaceful manner in which they exercised their right to vote on 3 May in the advanced polls and on the main Election Day of 10 May.
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Commonwealth observers issue Interim Statement on 2017 Bahamas general elections
糖心探花 Observer Group commends the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas for the peaceful manner in which they exercised their right to vote on 3 May in the advanced polls and on the main Election Day of 10 May.
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The Bahamas Election Interim Statement