History Made: Shirley Botchwey Takes Office as First African Woman Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
By Simba Munyua Addis Ababa - Shirley Botchwey officially assumed office yesterday, April 3, 2025, as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, marking a historic moment for the organization and the…
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