Every year, Malawi spends more and more of its budget on the education of repeat students. The cycle ignores the issues that cause these students to need re-education in the first place and merely acts as a bandaid. As 26-year-old Malawian correspondent Tiyamike Chirwa outlines, the country would be better served if that budget is …
Pakistan is fortunate to have an active film industry with strong social and cultural references. While this is fantastic, since representation in film is so important, Pakistani correspondent Samara Ali, argues that the industry is not living up to its full potential. The 27-year-old believes Pakistan should be telling more of its stories to a …
Every year, we pause to remember the six million Jewish lives that were lost during the Holocaust. As 25-year-old Nigerian correspondent Adedoyin Ajayi outlines, the United Nations plans numerous activities to preserve the dignity of those who died by honouring their memory as well as educating the world on the atrocities that took place to …
Depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health issues often make us feel isolated. While we all fight some sort of internal or mental battle at some point in our lives, it is important for us to know that there is hope and we can overcome these negative feelings. And how better to do so than …
So many countries have education systems that are ailing or struggling to remain viable, and it appears that might also be the case in Bangladesh. Monica Islam, a 29-year-old correspondent from that country, argues that the rewarding of unruly students, among other things, is affecting the quality of education being provided. She believes urgent changes …
Many feminists have been subjected to cruel and derogatory comments online, based solely on the fact that they advocate for the empowerment of women – not for them to be seen as better than men, but equal. The nature of the insults would drive anyone away from public activism. But as Osongo D. Akinyi, a …
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As the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, Education is among the top priorities for and key indicators of global development. But even as we celebrate how far we have come, there are still so many more shortcomings to address in order to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all. With this in …
The world is on edge as the tension between Russia and its neighbour, Ukraine heightens. Will the simmering conflict over whether Ukraine should join the US led NATO boil over into a war? Will diplomacy reign and tensions ease? Nigerian correspondent Chimaobi Omeye, 26, takes a look at the complex issue and shares his view. …
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Nigeria is one of several countries that participate in the extremely harmful practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM can have deadly consequences, but even if some women and girls do not pay the ultimate price, they often have to live with debilitating physical side effects or suffer psychological trauma. So, Abdul Lawal, a 29-year-old …
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As is the case in many countries, child prostitution is rife in Uganda. Although both boys and girls are engaged in selling sexual activities for money, the issue is more widespread among girls. But why are they engaged in these activities and what can be done to stop the practice? Atim Desire Ednah, a 16 …