Human relationships are powerful, and are sometimes subject to a range of outside influences. Atikul Islam, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bogra in Bangladesh, argues this makes a strong case for arranged marriages. When a human child is born, he or she  usually loves his or her parents, brothers, sisters, and relatives who care for, …

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London’s mayoral election drew international interest, writes Ruth Adeyi, 23, a Correspondent from London, UK, as she looks at the issues behind the headlines in that campaign. London is well known for the different cultures, languages and diverse values of its 8.6 million people. The recent mayoral election has highlighted the need for a mayor who embraces this diversity. Sadiq …

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Calling Commonwealth student leaders! The Commonwealth Students Association is recruiting for the following vacant positions in its current Steering Committee: 1. Africa & Europe Regional Representative 2. Asia Regional Representative ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA a. Must have attained the age of 18 years at nomination, and not attain the age of 29 years during term of office (2016-2018). …

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National elections can heighten the appetite for change, writes Bryan Obaji, 25, a Correspondent from Calabar in Nigeria, who examines the changes Nigerians want so that their country can reach its leadership potential.   Change for many people could mean different things whether positive or negative, depending on the way an individual sees it or is willing …

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A focus on the hours spent at work, rather than on the quality of work done during those hours, has created what Caitlyn Emma Lewis, 26, a Correspondent from South Africa now living in the UK, calls a ‘time-ocracy’ that rules the workplace. “Time” has been a constant throughout my life. With a mother who …

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Floods and landslides brought enormous destruction to Sri Lanka, but they also brought community spirit and generosity that define the small nation, writes Navodinee Wickramanayake, 22, a Correspondent from Sri Lanka who urges continued positive response to the disaster. I guess the drought was not the very worst. After weeks of wishing for rains, rains we …

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Youth entrepreneurship can help people realise their potential and drive Africa’s transformation, writes Collins Kimaro, a Correspondent from Tanzania. “What Africa becomes tomorrow depends on how it harnesses the potential of young people today,” said Eric Shitindi, Permanent Secretary of the United Republic of Tanzania, as he officially opened a technical workshop on youth entrepreneurship, …

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A film festival in Cameroon holds special importance as a powerful boost to the movie industry, writes Medjom Colbie, 22, a Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon.  Considered as one of the important meetings of cinema in Africa, “Ecrans Noirs” is a film festival founded in 1997  to promote the seventh art of the continent and Cameroon …

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