On 18 June 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Edward Dixon brought together women and youth entrepreneurs in Antigua and Barbuda for a symposium on access to finance. Held at the University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus, the event connected business owners with key stakeholders to explore practical routes to growth and entrepreneurship opportunities.
The British High Commission in Mauritius hosted a Commonwealth Alumni Engagement Evening on 30 July 2026, bringing together Commonwealth Alumni and current Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholars for an evening dedicated to connection, reflection, and future...
Commonwealth Alumni in Kenya came together for a timely discussion on artificial intelligence (AI), its growing influence on the workplace, and the skills, policies, and safeguards needed to support responsible adoption. Hosted by the British High Commission in Kenya,...
Commonwealth Alumni in Cameroon recently participated in PROMOTE 2026, the biggest in international exhibition for Enterprises, SMEs and Partnerships. Held in Yaoundé from 12–21 June 2026, PROMOTE brought together enterprises, SMEs, partners, public institutions, and...
On 13 May, the British High Commission in Yaounde, Cameroon, hosted a joint Welcome Home reception for recently returned Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars. The event celebrated the achievements of the returning Scholars following their postgraduate studies in the UK...
In October 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Keiphe Setlhatlhanyo launched a six-month, design-led programme to help the Oodi Weavers strengthen their skills, share indigenous knowledge across generations, and adapt their craft for contemporary markets.
Between 2–3 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Chris Chikwanda brought together grassroots football coaches in Lusaka, Zambia, for a two-day training on digital skills for SRHR advocacy.
In March, the Lesotho Commonwealth Alumni Association (LCAA) delivered an information session on Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships. Held in Maseru, the session aimed to raise awareness of distance learning postgraduate study opportunities offered by UK...
From November 2025 to February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Barbara Amoah led workshops in Ghana, building awareness and practical skills to improve post-harvest management and promote safer storage solutions.
On 14 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Alvine Tetu Akwei led an intergenerational mental health dialogue in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together older and younger community members.
