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Commonwealth urges Uganda to release detained opposition politician Kizza Besigye
Reuters  |  Feb 18, 2025

Besigye's prosecution by a military court and near three-month incarceration for offences including illegal firearms possession has stoked public ange...

Glasgow 2026: Commonwealth games drops 1,500m, revives mile after 60 years
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 08, 2025

The Commonwealth Games athletics programme is set for a major shake-up at Glasgow 2026, with the mile race making a return after six decades. The 1,50...

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth?
DW News  |  Nov 10, 2024

Commonwealth member countries are calling for restitution over the transatlantic slave trade. Are calls for reparations a sign of the Commonwealth's i...

Commonwealth elects new secretary-general at Samoa summit amid low attendance
Amina Wako  |  Oct 26, 2024

Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling global economic, environmental, and security challenges.

Ghana foreign minister bids to be next Commonwealth chief
Agency  |  Feb 03, 2024

So far, no other contender has emerged for the top role ahead of the scheduled October 22 election.

Ex-CS Amina Mohamed appointed Commonwealth Special Envoy for Sports
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jan 27, 2024

She will be tasked with mobilizing support and fostering leadership to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets on sports.

Amina Mohamed takes on key role as commonwealth special envoy for sports
Tula Oliktiga  |  Dec 20, 2023

Former Cabinet Secretary for Sports and Gender, Amina Mohamed, has been appointed as the Commonwealth Secretary-General Special Envoy for Sports, Ente...

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