by Jasmine Koria Miki Magasiva’s 2025 dramady TINA impacted me in a way not only befitting of its simple, bold, Samoan title, but also in a manner that no other Samoan film had managed to do yet: It forced me to just be still. The film takes its title from the Gagana Samoa word which …
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by Justin R. Langan As the global community observes the turmoil occurring in Gaza, the silence of many Commonwealth nations has become all too deafening. For those of us in the Commonwealth who believe in human rights, freedom, and the value of every life, the question is simple: if we cannot speak up for Palestine, …
Silence is Complicity: Why Commonwealth Countries must stand with Palestine Read More »
by Evans Ijakaa The mistreatment of security guards is an issue I never expected to witness firsthand. I once assumed these were just exaggerated stories—complaints from people dissatisfied with their jobs. But after a close observation, I realized the harsh reality security guards endure daily. Security guards, commonly referred to as “sojas” in Kenya—a sarcastic …
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This Earth Day, the global community is called to accelerate a just transition to renewable energy, under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”. For the 56 member states of the Commonwealth—many of which are among the most climate-vulnerable—this transition is not a luxury, but an existential necessity. The global energy sector is the largest contributor …
by Sameer Misra Joe Madiath has transformed rural India in a manner that has never been seen before. In addition to improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, his work over four decades in relation to water, community development, and sanitization established a global standard for sustainable development. His unique approach involves the …
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by G Sai Prashanth Every Instagram post, story, display picture, and WhatsApp status now features a group photo or a selfie in the Ghibli animation style. As a huge fan of Hayao Miyazaki’s work, I was eager to try out Open AI’s new image generator, which creates animated images that capture the essence of a …
by Ruhamah Ifere On Commonwealth Day, Truly Verify Africa pioneered a revolution! The virtual event themed “Verify, Innovate, Transform” brought together industry leaders, AI experts, and young changemakers to reshape Africa’s approach to information integrity. From expert-led discussions on AI-powered verification to hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge fact-checking tools, attendees gained invaluable insights into combating misinformation. …
Africa’s AI Truth Revolution: A Commonwealth Day Breakthrough! Read More »
by Cody Mitchell Just when we were getting used to there being a generation after Gen Z, a new one has been announced. Here are the unique characteristics of this cohort, according to the Australian demographic research group, McCrindle. Step aside, Gen Alpha; there is a new generation in town! The year 2025 marks the …
by Imran Bacchus Over the years Guyana has struggled to improve the standard and quality of living for its people due to political mismanagement by political parties (Ellington, 2023). Political players have meddled and cavorted with the country’s economy for their own and selfish gain resulting in corruption and lack of development across sectors. The …
A conversation between Commonwealth Correspondent Jasmine Koria and her Commonwealth Youth Forum International Taskforce Colleague, Johannes Uili Johannes Uili is a man on many missions. He is an educator, youth community practitioner, public servant, sportsperson, international development volunteer and, when we first met in October 2024, he was adding ‘Member of the Commonwealth Youth Forum …
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