Why did Mozambique join the British Commonwealth?

Why did Mozambique (a Portuguese colony) join the British Commonwealth? Because every one of its neighbouring countries was a member of the Commonwealth, and the felt it would make their relationships easier if they joined as well.

Why was Mozambique admitted to Commonwealth?

The initial involvement of the Commonwealth in Mozambique was to facilitate the installation of a sympathetic government in that country which in turn might hasten developments in Rhodesia where the Commonwealth was trying to restore legality and bring about genuine independence, Cooperating with the Commonwealth

When did Mozambique become part of the Commonwealth?

13 November 1995

13 November 1995. Mozambique becomes the 54th country to join the Commonwealth.

Why would a country join the British Commonwealth?

Commonwealth member countries benefit from being part of a mutually supportive community of independent and sovereign states, aided by more than 80 Commonwealth organisations. The Commonwealth Secretariat, established in 1965, supports Commonwealth member countries to achieve development, democracy and peace.

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