The Members of the World Leadership Alliance-Club de Madrid condemn the crime against humanity perpetrated yesterday in Barcelona. This tragic terrorist attack reminds us of the need to stand united and strong in repudiating extremist violence. We offer our condolences to the families and friends of the victims, saying loud and clear that democracy and human rights must prevail.

Club de Madrid Members President Ramos - Horta, President Yudhoyono and Prime Ministers Thinley and Shipley, along with the current Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Rui Maria De Araujo, and President Francisco Luolo Guterres will lead a two-day discussion in DIli, the country's capital, to discuss about the present and future of democracy in Asia-Oceania 

Following-up on the National Workshop on Alternative Narratives to Violent Extremism, organized in Abuja on May 23-24, the CdM conducted a High-Level Mission to Nigeria (July 17-18), led by Club de Madrid Members, President Cassam Uteem (Mauritius) and President Festus Mogae (Bostwana). They were were received by the Acting President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Obisanjo

Shared values, Shared Leadership and Shared Responsibility for a Shared Future is what the Working Group calls for. The output documents were presented yesterday to the President of the United Nations Environmental Assembly, Edgar Gutiérrez. David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto and current President and CEO of WWF Canada, exposed the key findings and the tasks identified to achieve the Agenda 2030.

Club de Madrid Members, President Cassam Uteem (Mauritius) and President Festus Mogae (Bostwana) are leading a two days high level mission to Nigeria in which they have been received by the acting President of the country, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. During the meeting, held in Abuja this Monday, the former Presidents presented to Mr Osinabjo a report summarizing the conclusions from the National Workshop held last May in Nigeria.

President Masire was not only the architect of Botswana’s stability, he led the country democratically and brought it to unprecedented levels of economic growth. Club de Madrid Members whish to expres their most sincere condolences to family, colleagues, friends and all of the people of Botswana.