Commonwealth commits to reforms

Rwanda was officially welcomed as the 54th member of the Commonwealth Yesterday, President Paul Kagame concluded his visit to Australia, where he attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). At the summit, Rwanda was officially welcomed as the 54th member of the Commonwealth family. The country was admitted into the grouping two years ago, becoming the second member that was not colonized by Britain.  At the meeting, the Heads of State and Government reaffirmed their commitment to the values and principles of the Commonwealth. They committed to reform the Commonwealth to ensure that it is a more effective institution, responsive to members’ needs, and capable of tackling the significant global challenges of the 21st century.