Commonwealth leaders head to Rwanda for first summit since 2018

Flags of Commonwealth countries flying in Kigali. Boris Johnson is expected to spell out the economic advantages of membership of the organisation. Photograph: Luke Dray/Getty Images

Commonwealth leaders are heading for Rwanda this week for their first summit since 2018 and their first in Africa since 2007.

The Commonwealth heads of government meeting (Chogm) is also the first to be hosted by a “new” Commonwealth member – Rwanda was never a British colony, but voluntarily joined the organisation in 2009.