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South African optimism higher than the global average – study finds.

Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and economic hardship, the majority of South Africans remain optimistic about the future. This is according to...

Call to support black entrepreneurs in mining – NAFCOC

In a recent announcement, President Cyril Ramaphosa conveyed a very important message to the energy industry in South Africa. With a significant policy shift...

The Gambia announces plans to launch national ‘NO MORE’ campaign against domestic violence

The Gambia has announced plans to launch a national ‘NO MORE’ campaign against domestic and sexual violence. Fatou Kinteh, Gambian Minister for Women’s Affairs, Children...

Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General ahead of the 2021 General Elections in Uganda

Ahead of the 2021 General Elections in Uganda on 14 January, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, has called on all...

Commonwealth Secretary-General congratulates Malawians and newly elected President, urges unity

The Secretary-General congratulates the people of Malawi for their resolute commitment to democracy demonstrated in the conduct of the 23 June 2020 election. “Malawians have...

Commonwealth Secretary-General urges peaceful, credible and inclusive elections in Malawi

Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, urges all electoral and political stakeholders in Malawi to play their part in contributing to a...

COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY-GENERAL: Racism seeks to drive us apart but there are rays of hope

Today I received a message from a parent. Her nine-year-old son, Oscar, had been sitting in his living room during the Covid-19 lockdown, watching...

Applications open for Commonwealth Youth Forum in Rwanda

Five hundred young people from across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to confront some of the biggest challenges facing the world at the...

American told to prove she did not violate Cybercrime laws in Abu Dhabi

American mother of 3, Traci Nichole Coffel (Nichole), attended her first court hearing yesterday in Abu Dhabi over Cybercrime charges because she asked for...

ANC suspends member for discharging firearm during a meeting

The ANC is concerned that violence is becoming a norm during party meetings in the province. The African National Congress (ANC) in Mpumalanga has suspended...

Herman Mashaba: ANC wants me gone so they can loot from public funds

The ANC intends to table a motion of no confidence in Mashaba on the 22nd of this month. Johannesburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba, has described the African National...

Brit/Australian detained in Prague, faces extradition to Qatar after Interpol Red Notice for credit card debt .

Since the beginning of June, British-Australian national Alan Stevenson has been living a nightmare. Stopped in the Prague airport while en route to visit...

WhatsApp both strengthens and undermines Nigerian democracy, says UK-Nigeria research team

Research findings were released today by a UK-Nigerian research team examining the role of WhatsApp in Nigeria’s 2019 elections. Drawing on citizen surveys and...

PM Trudeau has power to save Andre from human rights violations in Dubai

Supporters of Canadian detained in Oman appeal to Prime Minister to halt imminent extradition to UAE As the imminent extradition of Canadian citizen André Gauthier...

Malawi election handled with “professionalism and dedication”: observer group

As Malawians await the results of their general elections, the Commonwealth group observing the polls has commended the country for ensuring a peaceful electoral process to date. The...

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