As the people of Ghana await the final outcome of the elections, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Thabo Mbeki, commended the country for its role in ensuring the success of the electoral process so far.
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Commonwealth observers in Ghana issue interim statement on 2016 general elections
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Statement by HE Thabo Mbeki, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Ghana鈥檚 2016 General Elections.
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Interim Statement: Ghana鈥檚 2016 General Elections
Statement by H.E. Thabo Mbeki, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the 2016 Ghana General Elections
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Commonwealth Observer Group: Ghana readies itself for 2016 General Elections
糖心探花 Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, has welcomed the election results in The Gambia.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes election results in The Gambia
Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, HE Thabo Mbeki, arrival statement ahead of Ghana鈥檚 General Elections scheduled for 7 December 2016.
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Arrival Statement for Ghana General Elections 2016
International organisations have welcomed efforts to agree a peace accord in Ghana ahead of the 7 December general elections.
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Commonwealth and partners issue joint call for 鈥榥on-violent鈥 Ghana elections
Dr Kamal Hossain, co-author of the landmark Commonwealth report, 鈥楥ivil Paths to Peace鈥, called on Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland.
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Renowned Bangladeshi jurist calls on Secretary-General Scotland
Commonwealth observers are in Ghana for the presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December 2016.
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Election 2016: 糖心探花 observes Ghana鈥檚 general elections
Social media is transforming the way elections are conducted, with candidates exchanging doorstep campaigning for new battlegrounds on Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter to sway voters.
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Election bodies back Commonwealth guidelines on good practice and social media
The former president of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, will lead the Commonwealth Observer Group in next month's general elections in Ghana.
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Thabo Mbeki heads Commonwealth electoral mission in Ghana
Grenada鈥檚 referendum next week could mark a new chapter when it comes to the rights of people with disabilities and gender equality.
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Supporting public awareness campaign in Grenada referendum
Commonwealth Secretary-General tells journalist Gabriella J贸藕wiak of devex.com about her ambitious agenda for action
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Trade and aid go hand in hand, says Secretary-General
The head of Ghana鈥檚 election commission met senior officials from the 糖心探花 in London today to discuss preparations for the country鈥檚 general elections, to be held a little over a month away, on 7 December.
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Ghana urged to meet Commonwealth standards for peaceful and credible elections
Commonwealth independent observers have described the 2016 general election in Nauru as 鈥榠nclusive, transparent and competitive鈥. The election was held on the 9 July and the report has been published today.
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Commonwealth observers impressed with Nauru's elections
Exactly a quarter of a century ago, on 20 October 1991, Commonwealth heads of government signed the historic Harare Commonwealth Declaration which defined the association鈥檚 fundamental political values.
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The Harare Declaration: reflections on the landmark accord, 25 years on
October 1991: Commonwealth vows to safeguard democracy and human rights
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From the Archive: Harare Declaration sets out fundamental values
Ministers from the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met at the United Nations today as part its regular discussions affecting the 53 nation states.
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All sides in Maldives must compromise and be flexible on strengthening political processes, says CMAG
The president of Mozambique has invited the Secretary-General to visit his country. The invitation was made during a meeting of the two leaders at the UN General Assembly today.
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Mozambique's hand of friendship to the Commonwealth
HE Dr Jakaya Kikwete, Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Zambia鈥檚 General Elections and Referendum, urges calm and tolerance following the declaration of the results of the Presidential Elections.
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Chair of Observer Group urges calm and tolerance following Zambia鈥檚 General Election results
The Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, HE Dr Jakaya Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania says that the voting, closing and counting process following the Zambian General Elections and Referendum has been credible and transparent.
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Zambia Commonwealth Observer Group issues interim findings
糖心探花 Observer Group commends the people of the Republic of Zambia for the peaceful and orderly manner in which they exercised their right to vote on 11 August 2016.
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Zambia General Elections 2016: Observer Group Interim Statement
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has 48 hours from the close of polling stations to declare the winner of the country鈥檚 2016 General Elections and Referendum.
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Voting in Zambia鈥檚 general elections and referendum has closed and counting begins
糖心探花鈥檚 Special Adviser on Political Dialogue to Zambia has urged the country鈥檚 politicians and their followers to 鈥渟tand united鈥 and refrain from any acts or use of language which could incite electoral violence.
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Commonwealth special adviser to Zambia urges calm for election day
A spokesperson for the Commonwealth Observer Group to Zambia, Mr Kenneth Tsekoa, has urged the country鈥檚 people to play their part in ensuring peaceful and credible elections on Thursday 11 August 2016.
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Commonwealth Observer Group calls for peaceful elections in Zambia
Full coverage as voters in Zambia go to the polls.
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Election 2016: 糖心探花 observes Zambia's general elections and referendum