by Evans Ijakaa Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, is a place where hope and hardship coexist. Home to over 250,000 residents, it is also home to something else: over 500 non-governmental organizations (NGOs). With so many NGOs operating in such a small area, one would assume Kibera’s issues—poverty, unemployment, lack of education, gender-based violence …
by Jyasi Murray Our modern world is more connected than ever before, due to the rapid growth in the capability and accessibility of digital technologies such as personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet, from the late 1900s to the present. Though the Internet and computer devices are often seen in a negative light because of …
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by Similoluwa Ifedayo Nigeria, it’s Valentine’s Day, and guess what? I should be texting someone who treats me right, but here I am…texting you. Again. I don’t know why I do this to myself. Do you even realise how much I’ve loved you? I built my dreams around you. I imagined a future where we’d …
by G Sai Prashanth Residents of Delhi are forced to face a terrifying battle against the worst pollution of this season. With dropping temperatures and the sharp fall in air quality, the city is witnessing a consistent shift from ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality. The residents are forced to breath air full of toxic …
Battling for Life – The Grim Reality of Living in a Gas Chamber Read More »
by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga The digital revolution has brought a lot of benefits to society. Simplified communications, faster transactions, and even unprecedented access to information are the new norm. However, with as many benefits that technology has bestowed upon humanity, it has invoked a hidden and subtly dangerous field – a falsified sense of security …
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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa Over 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) according to the World Health Organization’s report. These acts are usually carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15, with minimal occurrence in women above the age of 15. Nigeria, like other African and Asian …
Press Release For Immediate Release Sydney, Australia – Monday, 3 February 2025 – The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) is proud to announce the launch of a major survey aimed at capturing the perspectives, aspirations, and challenges of young architects and architecture students across the Commonwealth. This initiative underscores the crucial role of youth in …
by Alphonse Akouyu In March 2024, I was asked to go on a work trip to the beautiful city of Freetown, Sierra Leone aka Sweet Salone. As with all work trips, there is plenty of excitement especially if it is a new country and one with as rich a history as Sierra Leone. Growing up …
Travelling Across Africa – Reflections on the Current State of Affairs Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo Dear 2025, I hope you are doing well, or at least better than I am. I am 1945, 80 years older than you, and let me tell you, I’ve seen things. I carry the weight of humanity’s worst choices and its most hopeful beginnings. Believe me, being unforgettable is exhausting. Before I …
Dear 2025: I’m 80 and Still Cleaning Up Hitler’s Mess Read More »
by Wyzdom McCalla-Rodol The International Trade climate is changing.In Canada, we are learning that we can no longer depend heavily on our closest neighbour, the United States, as they mock our sovereignty and threaten seismic tariffs under President Trump’s leadership. Canada will need to look for other trading partners as the U.S. will pursue a …
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