Can the Commonwealth rise above its many problems and renew itself for the 21st century’s challenges? Pictures show Muslim Rohingya protest, newspaper hakwer in Bangladesh, G20 summit in India and Marlborough House welcome ceremony for Gabon.

[Clockwise from top left] Pakistani Sikhs protest at alleged assassinations by India’s RAW agents; a newspaper hawker in Bangladesh; the G20 summit in Delhi; and Patricia Scotland welcomes Gabon joining the Commonwealth at Marlborough House. [Photos: Alamy/ Commonwealth Secretariat]