As people around the world recently used the celebration of what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday to reflect on the contribution of this former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Sunday Memba, 22, a Correspondent from Matete in Kenya, recalls not just Nelson Mandela’s contribution to Africa but also that of …
The work of Ghanaian investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Anas Aremeyaw Anas to uncover evil practices and corruption in Ghana has been commended by some and criticized by others, but Richmond Setrana, 26, a Correspondent from Tema in Ghana, argues that it is not just Anas’ role to expose and address the wrongs of the society but …
Africa’s aspirations for socio-economic transformation over the next 50 years are captured in Africa Agenda 2063. But how should these and other development goals be financed? Enitan Damilola Temidayo, 23, a Correspondent from Nigeria now studying in Moscow, explores some of the options he believes are available to the African continent. According to Suzy Ross, “Transformation …
Nigeria now has the highest number of people living in extreme poverty, according to a new report from the Poverty Clock. Laila Johnson-Salami, 21, a Correspondent from Ibadan in Nigeria, argues that a lack of funding for social welfare and education has contributed to the situation. When Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin came on my show and …
This week, New Zealanders have been celebrating the country’s journey towards gender equality with several events honouring those who fought for women’s right to vote. New Zealand is undeniably a world leader in women’s rights, but Maisy Bentley, 19 years old, a Correspondent from Wellington, New Zealand, writes that there’s still a lot more work to do to …
“I feel safer and ready to become a better citizen thanks to the Creative Skills for Peace project which has given me an opportunity to learn skills that will prevent me from engaging in violence.” Those are the words of a young violent offender in the Bamenda Central Prison in the north-west region of Cameroon. …
An investigation done by Africa Confidential has alleged wide-scale corruption and misuse of donor funds by Zambia’s government. McPherlain Chungu, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Zambia, writes that the allegations suggest a failure of leadership. Arguing that leadership is about pursuing the well-being of the people, he points to what good leadership looks like and has a …
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It’s the hurricane season in the Caribbean and over recent years, the evidence of climate change has been profound – with more devastating hurricanes hitting the region. Animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of climate change, writes Aura Whittier, 17, a Correspondent from San Juan, Trinidad. She questions whether we would be willing …
by Cody Mitchell As Australians digest the findings of a review of their religious freedoms, which was leaked recently, Cody B. Mitchell, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Moree, Australia, writes that all over the world people are being persecuted for their faith. He calls on people who practise their faith freely to stand by those who …
Gay rights campaigners have been celebrating in India, as homosexuality has been decriminalised there. India’s Supreme Court has struck down a 157-year-old law that made gay sex a crime. Weeks earlier, India’s Psychiatric Society had declared that homosexuality was not a psychiatric disorder. Shiboni D’Souza, 23, a Correspondent from Bangalore in India, writes that this all …