The leaders of the Commonwealth grouping of nations met on Thursday ahead of a summit in the South Pacific nation of Samoa that will feature talks on climate change and the question of reparations for Britain's role in transatlantic slavery.

Downing Street insist say di mata no dey di agenda of di summit of 56 Commonwealth kontris, wey go begin for di Pacific island kontri of Samoa on Friday.

The leaders of the Commonwealth group of nations will meet at a welcome banquet in Samoa in the South Pacific on Thursday, with climate change and reparations for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade both likely to be on the agenda.

The demand for Britain to pay reparations or make other amends for transatlantic slavery is a long-standing one, but has recently gained momentum, particularly among the Caribbean Community and the African Union.

During a speech Friday, King Charles III said the Commonwealth should acknowledge its "painful" history with transatlantic slavery.