The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Both countries are former French colonies.
A release from the Commonwealth yesterday said it accepted applications by the two west African countries at the closing session of its Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. It follows formal expressions of interest by Gabon and Togo and consultation with member countries.Rwanda was the last country to join the Commonwealth, in 2009.
