Commonwealth News
Sierra Leone Armed Forces Day
The celebrations typically begin with formal military ceremonies where different units showcase their precision and discipline. A highlight of the day is the Guard of Honour ceremony, usually presided over by the Commander-in-Chief (the President), who delivers a...
The Gambia Independence Day
Traditionally, the day begins with official ceremonies at McCarthy Square (now Independence Stadium) in Banjul, featuring a formal military parade and the Guard of Honour ceremony at the State House. The President typically delivers a national address, reflecting on...
Canada Family Day
Alberta Premier Don Getty introduced Family Day as a holiday to emphasise the importance of family values. While two-thirds of Canadians enjoy this February holiday, it's not observed in Quebec and the territories, and it remains a regular working day for federal...
Four Accredited Organisations join the Commonwealth family, accreditation badges announced
The Commonwealth has welcomed four new organisations to its accredited family, expanding to 92 members, as announced at a special ceremony hosted by Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC. The new members—the Commonwealth Chemistry Association, Commonwealth Security...
Mozambique commits to ‘Drill Baby Drill’ dring AEC stakeholder roundtable
Mozambique Energy Chamber Chairman Florival Mucave has emphasised the nation's commitment to maximising oil and gas exploration during the Invest in African Energies Roundtable in Maputo. Speaking alongside African Energy Chamber Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk, Mucave...
Cameroon, Gabon, Uganda tackle biometric voter registers’ integrity, engagement
Three sub-Saharan African nations are preparing for and implementing biometric voter registration ahead of elections scheduled within the next year. In Cameroon, the electoral authority plans to improve the consistency of biometric data capture for the voter register...