Over 200 Africans and their organisations attended the third African Diaspora and Development Day in London's City Hall. The event was organised by africa21 (a consortium of nine African organisations) and focused on how Africans in the UK are promoting change both in the UK as well as in their regions of origin in Africa. Renowned West African gender activist, Yassine Fall, delivered the keynote address and numerous workshops enabled the participants to discuss key issues in depth, including the possible role for the diaspora in Tony Blair's new Commission on Africa. The Day also saw the official launch of African Voices for Africa's Development (ADVAD), a new coalition of African Diaspora organisations.