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Indian climate policy expert to help deliver Commonwealth Youth Forum

Vikrant Srivastava, an Indian climate policy expert, will help plan the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum in Antigua and Barbuda. He joins 22 other young leaders on an international taskforce. They will shape the forum's program and policy recommendations. The event aims to foster youth agency and co-create pathways for shared…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Starmer and Lammy ‘absolutely clear’ no cash reparations, says Foreign Secretary

The comments come just weeks after the issue dominated the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Commonwealth nations adopt 1st ocean declaration as former British colonies seek reparatory justice

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa as calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for reparatory justice for the trans-Atlantic slave trade grew louder

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2024

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Australia And UK Strengthen Climate And Security Ties

Australia and the UK announce a Climate and Energy Partnership at CHOGM, focusing on net-zero emissions by 2050 and renewable energy development.

Top News · Oct 25, 2024

King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery

King Charles III has told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for a reckoning over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal

Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop nuclear submarines for both nations under the AUKUS treaty

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies

A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said they would thrust the matter of financial reparations into the spotlight at the event in Samoa

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

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‘An apology is free’: experts on the UK’s approach to slavery reparations

As Commonwealth heads meet, pressure is growing for justice over colonialism and climate

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024

UK Government rules out slavery reparations and apology

THE UK Government has ruled out paying reparations to countries affected by the slave trade or making a formal apology.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

Slavery reparations not on agenda at Commonwealth summit, says No 10

Keir Starmer is going to Samoa to ‘discuss shared challenges and opportunities’, says spokesperson

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024

Britain has neglected Africa and the Commonwealth for over a decade: 4 ways it can reset relations

The United Kingdom is resetting its relations with Africa and other countries in the global south after more than a decade of neglect. At the United Nations in September, British prime minister Keir Starmer promised his government was

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024

Collapse, stagger or thrive? The Commonwealth searches for a role after Queen Elizabeth II’s death

Born from the ashes of empire, the Commonwealth has a new head but can it find a new role?, asks Race Correspondent Nadine White

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022

MPs give Boris Johnson a soft landing after a week of summiteering

The PM got off lightly over Chris Pincher – lucky for him as his backbenchers seemed to have better things to do than back him

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022

Boris Johnson shows subtle sign of 'aggressive arousal' at meeting Charles, says expert

Prince Charles and Boris Johnson held a 15-minute private meeting at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Rwanda today - and before their chat, they briefly posed for photographs

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022

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The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

What is the Commonwealth and what is its role today?

This year’s meeting is taking place in Kigali, Rwanda.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Charles to meet survivors and perpetrators of Rwanda genocide before CHOGM

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting brings together leaders from 54 nations.

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2022

Pacific minnow wants to head Commonwealth

Commonwealth countries will vote on a new Secretary-General at CHOGM later this month, and Tuvalu is counting on Australia to support its candidate.

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