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Here are some recent news articles from the BBC about the Commonwealth:

Latest News

• Commonwealth leaders gather in Rwanda for summit (April 2022): Leaders from the 54 Commonwealth countries are meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, for a summit that is expected to focus on issues such as climate change, trade, and human rights.
• Queen Elizabeth II's legacy in the Commonwealth (September 2022): As Queen Elizabeth II's reign comes to an end, the BBC looks at her legacy in the Commonwealth, which she served as head of state for more than 60 years.
• Commonwealth Games: Birmingham 2022 opens with ceremony (July 2022): The Commonwealth Games have opened in Birmingham, with athletes from 72 nations and territories competing in 19 sports.

Recent Articles

• Commonwealth countries urged to tackle climate change (June 2022): The Commonwealth Secretary-General has called on member countries to take urgent action to tackle climate change, warning that the consequences of inaction will be devastating.
• Commonwealth countries to launch new trade initiative (May 2022): The Commonwealth has launched a new trade initiative aimed at increasing trade and investment between member countries, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
• Commonwealth countries to work together on human rights (April 2022): The Commonwealth has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting human rights and the rule of law across its member countries.

Archives

• Commonwealth history: From colonialism to independence (2020): The BBC looks back at the history of the Commonwealth, from its origins as a British colonial project to its evolution into a modern-day international organization.
• Commonwealth Games: A history of the event (2018): The BBC looks back at the history of the Commonwealth Games, which were first held in 1930 and have since become a major international sporting event.