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Prisoners at the High Court in Kigali. According to a new report, of the 1.5 million prisoners detained across the Commonwealth, more than half a million are pre-trial detainees.

A third of prisoners in Commonwealth countries are pre-trial detainees – new report

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Lazarus Chakwera (L) joined hands with Saulos Chilima (R) to win the 2020 elections.
Africa

Malawi president strips deputy of powers over graft

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Pictures from Paktika province show extensive destruction to buildings.
International

Afghanistan: Earthquake kills hundreds of people

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Delegates during a meeting held on the margins of the ongoing Commonwealth Women Forum.

Call for action to eradicate cervical cancer among Commonwealth countries

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Kigalians and delegates of the CHOGM stretching their bodies matching their moves with the beat of the music during Kigali Night Run on Tuesday ,June 21. All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva

PICTURES: Commonwealth delegates participate in Kigali Night Run

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Flags of the Commonwealth member states that have been hoisted in Kigali during the CHOGM 2022. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

CHOGM: 10 Quotable quotes from this week’s major stories

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Christelle Kwizera.

Rwandan social activist awarded by Queen Elizabeth

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The minister for Gender and Family Promotion, Jeannette Bayisenge addresses delegates at the Commonwealth Women Forum in Kigali on June 20. Courtesy

It is possible to end violence against women – Minister Bayisenge

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Patricia Scotland QC, the Commonwealth Secretary-General delivers remarks at the closure of a three-day Commonwealth Youth Forum in Kigali on June 21.Courtesy

Commonwealth SG launches digital trade hackathon

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
L-R: Khulekani Mondo Skosana, Jeetun Putraveer, Jordan Julius, and Lucia ene lesikar.

CYF: Delegates share lessons and way forward for young people

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
President Kagame and James Mwangi, Managing Director and chief executive of Equity Holding Group Plc, inaugurate the construction works for the proposed Kigali Financial Square towers in the heart of the Central Business District, on Tuesday, June 21. Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame lays foundation stone for Kigali Financial Square towers

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda ,Gaston Browne, has arrived in Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on June 21. Photo Courtesy

Top govt leaders arrive in Kigali for CHOGM

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks at the closure of the three-day Commonwealth Youth Forum in Kigali, on June 21. Photo: Fulgence Kwizera.
Rwanda

We count on you to help address global challenges, PM Ngirente tells youth

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
One of the delegates makes a point during the Commonwealth People Forum in Kigali, on June 21. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

CHOGM: Can another pandemic surprise us?

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Kigali International Airport for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday June 21,2022 . / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Prince Charles arrives in Kigali

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
People stranded on a flooded street in Kigali in 2020. Climate justice experts have called for a strong financial mechanism for loss and damage compensation to African countries. Photo: File.
Rwanda

Activists demand climate finance to compensate Africa

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A delegate raises her comment on the theme dubbed 'Gender and climate change Interactions and opportunity for progress' during the Commonwealth Women Forum on June 21. / Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Hold climate destroyers to account – activists

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Patricia Scotland QC, the Commonwealth Secretary-General delivers remarks at the closure of a three-day Commonwealth Youth Forum in Kigali on June 21. Courtesy
Rwanda

You are the future of today, Commonwealth SG tells youth

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Delegates applaud for panelists during the Commonwealth Women Forum in Kigali on June 20.

Engaging men, boys will help end violence against women - women’s forum delegates

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
President Paul Kagame; Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (left); and Baroness Patricia Scotland interact after the opening session of the Commonwealth Business Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, June 21. Kagame called on Commonwealth countries to promote policies that leave no one behind. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.

Commonwealth must leave no one behind – Kagame

Tuesday, June 21, 2022