"New Commonwealth members not tied to British Crown; focus on democracy, human rights, cultural and economic ties"
The Commonwealth, consisting of historically British colonies, is dedicated to promoting democracy, human rights, cultural, and economic ties. Four countries that re
The Commonwealth, consisting of historically British colonies, is dedicated to promoting democracy, human rights, cultural, and economic ties. Four countries that recently joined the Commonwealth - Mozambique, Rwanda, Togo, and Gabon - have no prior association with the Crown. The United States has never been a member of the Commonwealth.