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Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey

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New Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey pledges to advance Commonwealth values in a divided world

Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, assumed office as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth yesterday, pledging to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter at a time of growing global tensions and shifting alliances.
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The Commonwealth unpacks critical negotiations for decarbonising global shipping

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