Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey becomes the first African woman to lead the Commonwealth.

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana's former Foreign Minister, has become the first African woman to lead the Commonwealth, a 56-member intergovernmental body. In her inaugural address, she pledged to advance the organization's values, focusing on empowering women and youth, revitalizing trade and investment, and strengthening climate action. She aims to modernize the Commonwealth through innovative partnerships.

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