Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey assumes post as Commonwealth chief

Commonwealth Secretary General raises concerns on changing global politics

Mrs Botchwey, who is the first African woman to lead the 56-nation bloc, assumed office on Tuesday, four months after her appointment in October 2024. The post Commonwealth Secretary General raises concerns on changing global politics appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey assumes post as Commonwealth chief

A former Ghanaian minister has assumed office as secretary-general of the Commonwealth.Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, assumed office as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on Tuesday, pledging to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter at a time of growing global tensions and shifting alliances.Botchwey succeeds Patricia Scotland, whose...

"World Unlike Any In Our Lifetime": Botchwey Issues Warning In First Address As Commonwealth Secretary-General - TheNigeriaLawyer

The new Commonwealth Secretary General, Shirley Botchwey, has warned against global impact of sluggish economic growth, rising defence spending, and weakened multilateral cooperation. Mrs Botchwey said the shifting global landscape could create challenges that will directly impact the well-being and livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. “The world we woke up to today is unlike any we have seen in our lifetimes,” she said. “The Commonwealt…

On April 1, 2025, a history page was written for the Commonwealth, with the entry into office of the Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, 7th Secretary General of the organization. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, she became the first African woman to take over from this institution, which brings together 56 nations and [...] The post Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey,First African to lead the Commonwealth appeared fi…

Historic Leadership: Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Sets the Stage for a New Commonwealth! - Commonwealth Union

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has officially assumed office as the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, making history as the first African woman to lead the 56-member organization. Succeeding Patricia Scotland, she steps into the role with a vision to uphold the Commonwealth Charter and strengthen collaboration among member states in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. She was appointed during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (C…

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey assumes office as Commonwealth Secretary-General

London, April 2, GNA – Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has officially assumed office as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, pledging to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter in a world marked by rising tensions and shifting alliances. According to an official statement from the Commonwealth Secretariat, […] The post Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey assumes office as Commo…