Commonwealth News
Founders’ Day Ghana
It is a time for Ghanaians to pay tribute to their founding fathers and mothers, who fought for self-governance, sovereignty, and national unity. One of the most prominent figures celebrated on Founders' Day is Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who became the first Prime Minister of...
Umuganura Day Rwanda
The word "Umuganura" means "first fruits" in the Kinyarwanda language, and symbolises the celebration of the first harvest of the season. On this day, various rituals and ceremonies take place, including offerings of the first harvested crops, prayers, traditional...
13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting
The 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (13WAMM) is set to take place from 21-23 August 2023 at the stunning Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, the Bahamas. This significant gathering will convene under the theme 'Equality Toward a Common...
Collaboration is the only way forward, Commonwealth Secretary-General tells World Tourism Organization’s Africa Summit
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, underscored the pressing need for increased collaboration in order to foster a resilient and sustainable tourism sector that benefits people, prosperity, and the planet. During her address at the...
A Nigerian student’s water app wins at the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge
In a world where saving money and planning groceries take precedence over conserving water, Prosper Ukachi, a talented innovator from Abuja, Nigeria, is set to revolutionise our perception of water conservation. His groundbreaking concept, recognised in the Xylem...
Para-Athletics to make debut in Commonwealth Youth Games 2023 in Trinidad and Tobago
The Commonwealth Youth Games 2023, which will be hosted by Trinidad and Tobago, is set to make history with the debut event of para-athletics. Athletes from across the Commonwealth nations will have the opportunity to showcase their exceptional talents and compete in...