The Missing Headlines Selected Speaches

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This selection of thoughtful and inspirational speeches, mainly from Emeka Anyaoku’s first term of office as Commonwealth Secretary-General (1990-95). focuses on numerous world events and themes, and highlights the role he has played in world affairs. The speeches show the often unrecognised strength of the Commonwealth in influencing the course of history for the improvement of the lot and condition of humankind – particularly where deep deprivation and absence of basic human rights are involved. The themes of the speeches are The Changing Commonwealth; Democracy; The Commonwealth and the Mak- ing of the New South Africa; Sustainable Development; Development and Democracy in Africa; Nigeria in Transition; Peace and Security in a Pluralistic World; and Toward a Common Humanity In acontext-setting introduction, Chief Anyaoku explains the choice of speeches and draws out the common threads. He also has a word about the title of the book. The Missing Headlines that are the frequently unreported aspects of the Commonwealth’s work. His hope is that this book will encourage greater awareness of all that the Commonwealth achieves. As we prepare to enter the new millennium, Emeka Anyaoku’s words offer a major insight into key issues and emerging international concerns.