Question
Who became the first woman from the African continent to
serve as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations?Solution
Shirley Botchwey assumed office as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, making history as the first woman from the African continent to hold this prestigious position. She was elected for a four-year term at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Apia, Samoa. Botchwey succeeded Patricia Scotland of Dominica, who was the first woman to serve as Commonwealth Secretary-General.
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