Helon Habila in the USA speaks over Skype to Faraaz Mahomed in South Africa about his winning story ‘The Pigeon’.
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19.12.25
Seasonal message from the Director-General
As this year ends, I want to share my warmest wishes with the people across the Commonwealth, and with our…
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23.09.25
How to Stop Worrying and Start Loving the Translation of Your Story
Dear writer, you’ve just written a story in a language of your choice. Probably the one you live in. And…
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30.06.25
Selina Tusitala Marsh appointed the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate
For the first time in its 75-year history, the Commonwealth of Nations has a Poet Laureate.
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05.06.25
Razmi Farook appointed as Commonwealth Foundation’s Director-General
As Dr Anne T. Gallagher AO’s second and final term concludes, Razmi Farook will take the helm as ambassador for civil society in the Commonwealth.
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02.06.25
Introducing our Civil Society Advisory Governors (2025-2027)
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our Civil Society Advisory Governors from each region of the Commonwealth.
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01.06.25
Publishing tips
These tips were originally shared during a workshop for shortlisted writers in the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Tip 1:…
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