Africa: Commonwealth Africa Summit Focuses on Youth, Gender Equality

Delegates from across Africa are attending the Commonwealth Africa Summit in London – where the theme this year is the ‘Common Good’. Topics under discussion include climate change and improving gender equality. The Commonwealth has its origins in the British Empire – most members were former colonies - and Britain is hoping to rekindle those ties as it leaves the European Union.

Nineteen African countries are members of the Commonwealth – an organization that encompasses one-third of the world's population.

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