As Canadians head to the polls in a federal election, Alvin Ma, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada, looks at the role of partisan campaign tactics. “I usually hate queues, but this is the only time I don’t mind lining up.” This quote from the person standing next to me in line reflects the sentiment of …
Dreaming of the future while acknowledging the difficulties of the present, Musa Temidayo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, describes the hopes everyday citizens hold for their country. “All men dream, but not equally.” T. E. Lawrence The topic “The Nigeria of my dreams” is one of the most talked about issues at different levels of education and …
Calling all young people in the Commonwealth passionate about using sport as a tool for development and peace… Join the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace (CYSDP) Working Group and be the leading and driving voice for youth in the Commonwealth towards promoting best practices in SDP The Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and …
A debate on gun control prompts Jake Elson, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia, to examine Australia’s stance on individual freedom. Is Australia a free country? According to Tucker Carlson, the answer is no. In a debate on gun control (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM7jxfxjphk), Mr. Carlson made the claim, when Australia’s successful gun control was mentioned, that …
African youth have opportunity ahead, but Carole Nyemeck, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon writes that the first step is to move toward positive attitudes. I was queuing for a public service in Yaoundé, waiting to be received, when I met a group of youths like me. Naturally, as it is always the case in such circumstances, …
Africa is struggling to provide its citizens with basic infrastructure, but as Fariya Abubakari, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bawku in Ghana writes, the continent has the potential to power itself and Europe with emissions-free energy. The African continent could become a gold mine for renewable energy due to abundant solar and wind resources. The …
A small scale venture to promote education can be a first step toward economic opportunity, writes Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Correspondent from Kolkata in India, as he envisions a plan to help the poorest of the poor. India, though termed as a developing country, is plagued by a multitude of social, economic, environmental, infrastructure, political …
Environmental advocacy and social justice are both part of a landmark message from Pope Francis, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, now studying in the USA. Pope Francis’ speech at the United Nations was a political expression of Laudato Si, his landmark encyclical on the environment. In the build-up to the encyclical’s publication, I …
Investing in the health of young people is the focus of a newly-launched program, writes Ibrahim Olalekan, 26, a Correspondent from Abuja in Nigeria, about a venture that involves NGOs and government. A non-governmental organisation called Education as a Vaccine (EVA) helped launch a five-year action plan for advancing the health and development of young …
Investigative reporting has focused attention on the justice system, writes Michael Gyekye, 22, a Correspondent from Koforidua in Ghana, but also provides an opportunity to examine issues and rebuild credibility. Scintillating verses with a captivating rhythm opened one of several reports of alleged widespread institutionalized corruption bedevilling Ghana’s judiciary, making justice administration in the country little less …