The fight against cancer is intensifying and it appears at least one of its forms – cervical cancer – can be eliminated within a generation. Nigerian correspondent Mubeen Azeez, 22, attended the London Global Cancer Week: Commonwealth Events in November 2021 and outlines the global three-step ’90-70-90′ plan to achieve this goal. Photo Credits: Canva …
Those who work to make the lives of the youth better socially, educationally, economically and politically cannot afford to have their work halted because of the pandemic. That’s the argument presented by Natecia Garraway, a 28-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Guyana. In her rallying cry to youth workers and youth advocates, she encourages them to reorganize …
It takes courage to persevere when confronted with extreme difficulty. It was this quiet strength that helped teenager Rehanna Nolte prevail despite two bouts of cancer and a life-changing decision she had to make because of the disease. Her story is shared by Ela Meiring, an 18-year-old correspondent from South Africa. It was a gloomy …
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been criticized for failing to live up to his pre-election promises to improve economic conditions in his country. Mubeen Adewale Azeez, a 25-year-old correspondent from Nigeria, argues that the country’s situation appears to have gotten worse since Mr. Buhari’s election in 2015 as citizens, many of whom fall below the …
Armed bandits are wreaking havoc on Nigeria’s north-western region, hurting communities and driving fear into citizens. As 25-year-old Nigerian correspondent Adedoyin Ajayi points out, the situation is becoming even more complex as the criminals have begun to target the very people who are charged with ensuring the safety of others. But, what does this mean …
The festive season and new year often bring jubilation and hope. But it appears much of that enjoyment will be dampened as the world grapples with yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic –this time caused by the Omicron variant. Ewura Adwoa Larbi, a 21- year-old correspondent from Ghana, examines the issue and how it …
Single women in Cameroon, especially those in their late 20s to 30s, are often stigmatised due to the fact that they are unmarried. In many cases, they are barely acknowledged or respected, regardless of their accomplishments. But 28-year-old Luchelle Feukeng, a correspondent from that country, argues that a woman is much more than her marital …
The areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are known to drive innovation and development in society. While women are just as capable of participating in these critical fields, they are far outnumbered by men. But why? What’s stopping more women from getting involved in STEM? And what will it take to increase their …
South Africa is afflicted by the scourge of teenage pregnancy. For far too long, society has ignored the problem, while these incidents rise. Most girls who get pregnant never even complete their schooling, which seems to lead to a never-ending cycle. However, 18-year-old Ela Meiring, a correspondent from South Africa, believes that the matter can …
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My second cousin Reynecke Crous was a sporty and energetic child with a heart of gold. He enjoyed participating in a variety of sports, including cricket, rugby and athletics. In a blink of an eye, our lives changed when one early Saturday morning my grandmother received a call from her brother that shook our world; …