By Srishti Negi On April 1, 2022, Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency after his home was besieged by thousands of protesters demanding his resignation amidst the economic turmoil faced in the country. The crisis – anarchist and exploitive at its very core – united the formerly Civil War-ravaged country for the first time …

A cyclic fall – Lessons from the Sri Lankan Crisis Read More »

by Sakshi Singh Now that India has given its ambitious moon mission another shot after the 2019 failure, the spotlight is once again on the programme’s potential to propel the space sector and drive economic growth. Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third lunar mission and second attempt at achieving a soft landing on the moon’s surface. Launch …

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by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The young people of Ghana went out in their numbers on the streets of the nation’s capital with the intention to march unto and set up camp at the official presidential premises; Jubilee House. The protest took place from September 21 to 23, 2023. “Julorbi” was apparently coined as a pun …

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by Katerina Panagi Most of the damage to our environment stems from consumption: what we consume, how much we consume and how often. The key is not to stop consuming, but to start being mindful of our consumption habits and how each purchase or action affects the ecosystem. The good news is that it’s often …

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by Adedoyin Ajayi …there is no sincerer love than the love of food. George Bernard Shaw Consider a couple of co-workers having a laugh over a shared meal in their company’s cafeteria. Over their lunch, they have a shared bond derived from the pleasure of eating together. A family dinner allows family members bond and …

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by Monica Islam Happy Teacher’s Day – October 5, 2023! After nearly a year of service in the school education sector, I am happy to announce on World Teacher’s Day that I have resigned from my post as a school teacher this past July. Why, one may ask, did I resign from such an honorable …

A Day in a Teacher’s Shoes: Challenges and Solutions Read More »

by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The leaders of nations have placed importance on the SDG 6, which is clean water and sanitation for all. UNICEF reports that approximately 52 per cent of Africans currently live without safely managed water and 67 per cent without safely managed Sanitation, evidence of the need for reassessment of the continent’s …

Will Africa achieve SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation for All? Read More »

by Katerina Panagi Youth empowerment is a concept that has gained significant attention in recent years, and for good reason. The youth, often defined as individuals between the ages of 15 and 29, represent not only the future, but also the driving force of our society; they constitute approximately 16 per cent of the world’s …

Empowering the Future: The need for Youth Empowerment in the society Read More »

by Dr Gladson Vaghela The 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting (CYMM), held in London from September 11 to 15, 2023, was a gathering of leaders from 50 member nations, focused on critical issues affecting young people within the Commonwealth. Amidst the various topics discussed, one issue took centre stage – the health and well-being of …

A Brighter Future: Commonwealth Ministers Commit to Youth Health Read More »

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