Commonwealth News
Scotland to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Scotland has stepped in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia's Victoria state withdrew its plans due to escalating costs. Glasgow, which successfully hosted the event in 2014, will take on the responsibility again, although some sports will be dropped...
Nigeria joins Commonwealth AI Academy to boost skills in AI and innovation
Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, recently met with Commonwealth Secretary-General Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland KC during the 79th United Nations General Assembly to discuss Nigeria’s involvement in the...
Gandhi Jayanti
On this day, India pays tribute to the "Father of the Nation," whose steadfast commitment to truth, non-violence, and civil disobedience played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence. Across the nation, schools, colleges, and government offices...
Tuvalu Independence Day
On Independence Day, the streets of Funafuti, Tuvalu's capital, come alive with vibrant celebrations. Colourful parades wind through the narrow streets, featuring traditional dance troupes in intricate costumes, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of drums and the...
Cyprus Independence Day
On this day, the festivities commence with a grand military parade in the capital city of Nicosia, where the streets are adorned with the vibrant colours of the Cypriot flag – blue and copper-red, symbolising the island's azure skies and the rich copper mines that...
Botswana Independence Day
Botswana's journey to independence is a remarkable success story in Africa. After gaining independence in 1966, Botswana transformed from one of the world's poorest nations into a prosperous and stable country on the African continent. The country's wealth, largely...