African leaders pay last respect to Queen Elizabeth II

As burial ceremony progresses and Queen Elizabeth the Second’s lying-in-state formally ended Monday, African leaders have joined world powers in paying their last respects with tributes pouring in to the life and service of Britain’s longest-serving monarch.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II prompted condolence messages from leaders around the world. African Presidents, prime ministers, and fellow monarchs paid tribute to the late Queen who died on September 8 aged 96.

The heads of state of Ethiopia, and Ghana paid tribute to the late Queen on Sunday as they signed her book of condolences at Lancaster House in London. In his condolence message, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana said the queen had overseen the “dramatic transformation” of the Commonwealth into a global “force for good” during her 70-year reign
Also, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde said Queen Elizabeth was a “towering woman leader” who would be remembered for her public service.

Earlier, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari sent his “thoughts and sincere condolences” to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom, saying his family and more than 200 million Nigerians are “mourning” the Queen and the end of her “unique and wonderful 70-year reign.”

Dignitaries from across the world have travelled to the UK capital ahead of the queen’s state funeral on Monday.
The newly elected President of Kenya, William Ruto is among world leaders who will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, United Kingdom
The state funeral will begin shortly before 11am when the queen’s coffin will be placed on a gun carriage and pulled by 142 Royal Navy sailors to the abbey, the finale of 10 days of national mourning for Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.