The Commonwealth appointed its first female Secretary-General this morning.
Leaders chose Dominica-born lawyer, Baroness Patricia Scotland, to take over the running of the 53-member organisation.
She takes over from Indian diplomat Kamalesh Sharma on April 1 next year.
The secretary-general’s duties involve representing the organization globally and promoting its values and principles.
Maltese Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat, who oversaw the process, says Baroness Scotland had eventually secured unanimous support.
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