The passing of Honourable Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi is a profound loss for Uganda, the Commonwealth, and young people around the world. As the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Children and Youth Affairs), and Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce during the critical COVID-19 years, Sarah Mateke’s legacy will be remembered …

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Please tell us a little bit about yourself I’m Martinson Yeboah and I’m a 32-year-old Ghanaian who’s passionate about education, public policy and leadership. I currently work as an education consultant and manage The Organization for Policy and Leadership Development as an Executive Director. I have a Master’s in Research and Public Policy and a …

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by Joshua Kimera George Washington talks about the essential role of free speech in safeguarding democracy. Washington warns that without the ability to speak freely, individuals become vulnerable to manipulation and oppression, emphasising that the right to voice one’s thoughts is a critical necessity for society’s survival. If freedom of speech is taken away, then …

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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa The kiosk owner selling biscuits and sweets will refuse to sell to you, look down at your hand, and remind you of the wrong you’re committing. Innocently, you’ll switch the naira notes to your right hand and offer them to him. Only then will he accept them and sell the biscuits …

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by Liam Miller On August 30, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal passed away at 95. As expected, Sir Shridath has been celebrated as one of the great sons of the Caribbean region. For many young people, including myself, figures like Sir Shridath may only be encountered in the pages of history books. While these books serve …

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Forty-eight Young leaders have been announced as candidates for the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) executive elections. These candidates were shortlisted from hundreds of nominations across the Commonwealth after a thorough review process. They will compete for 10 executive seats on the council. Online campaigning begins today, with candidates unveiling their manifestos, and will conclude …

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by Monica Islam I describe anomalies in the food and health industries as “a feat to defeat” because according to Forbes, the global food and beverage industry recorded over USD155 billion in profits in the year 2021-2022, despite a disruption in the global trade due to the war in Ukraine. Billionaires in this industry have …

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Please tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Jolaade Taiwo. I began my career as a pharmacist but transitioned into digital and communications management. This has allowed me to work extensively with charities and startups across Africa, the UK, and the US. One of my earliest roles in digital communications was with …

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A Short Bio of Yourself I am Izat Ullah, a 26-year-old from Pakistan and a passionate humanitarian and educationist. I hold a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Peshawar. As the Founder and Chairman of the Chiragh Educational Welfare Society (CEWS), I have led various initiatives that empower over 2.5 …

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