DAKAR, Senegal — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Senegal late Tuesday for an official visit that will test his commitment to gender equality with one of Canada’s closest francophone partners in Africa. Trudeau has committed to women’s empowerment and human rights as he looks to gain support from Sall for Canada’s bid for a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council. “African countries are increasingly speaking with a single voice on global issues, notably through the African Union (AU). Jacqueline O’Neill, Canada’s first ambassador for women, peace and security, is accompanying the prime minister in Africa. O’Neill has helped craft policies on gender and security in NATO, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the United Nations.

Source: National Post February 11, 2020 16:21 UTC