by Chiara Hattotuwa As a country made up of 69 million people and a population density of 279 people per square kilometre, it is unsurprising that the populace may well come with an additional factor of diversity in both culture and thought. Indeed, in 2023 the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported that …
by Adedoyin Ajayi In what the BBC has dubbed Nepal’s worst unrest in decades, the country has been rocked by violent protests that have claimed lives and left several more injured. In this interview, I speak with Sneha Dev, a teacher and HR Assistant from Biratnagar, Nepal. She discusses the motivations behind the protests, the …
by Jasmine Koria The Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa has issued the Official Warrant of Elections, following the completion of vote counting for all fifty-one electoral constituencies after the country’s snap elections which ran from August 28 to the 29. The Fa’atuatua I Le Atua Samoa Ua Tasi Party (famously abbreviated …
by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa The Nigerian educational sector is faced with numerous challenges that permeate across various levels, with pupils at primary schools struggling with overcrowded classrooms, inadequate furniture, and insufficient learning materials, hindering their ability to learn effectively. Similarly, students at secondary level are faced with inadequate funding and poor infrastructure which continue to affect …
Strikes, Broken Promises, and a Fading Future for Nigerian Students Read More »
A Commonwealth Correspondent from Ghana has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship for her postgraduate studies. Ewura Adwoa Adjeibea Larbi has received the European Union-funded fellowship to pursue a joint master’s in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management at four universities across the European Union, beginning September 2025. A dedicated advocate for …
Commonwealth Correspondent’s Environmental Passion Earns Her Erasmus Mundus Award Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo This isn’t an article I dashed out in a moment of anger. It’s one I’ve carried with me for a while. Turning it over, watching life, reinforces it again and again. Because let’s get one thing straight: being born rich is a privilege. Full stop. And if you flinched reading that, it’s …
Rich Kids Don’t Start From Zero – Stop The Hypocrisy. Born Rich, Born Ahead. Read More »
by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Africa’s conflicts frequently spill across national borders, fueled by the unchecked movement of small arms and light weapons. An estimated 40 million small arms are currently in circulation across the continent, with about 80 percent believed to be held by civilians, often beyond effective state control. These weapons transform local disputes …
The Commonwealth Students Association is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2025 Commonwealth Students Association (CSA) executive elections. To kickstart the campaign period, the CSA electoral board has confirmed 38 candidates to compete for seats on the Executive Committee. The CSA, one of 14 youth-led networks supported by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, provides …
by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu The global balance of power is shifting. No longer defined by a single superpower or a rivalry between two giants, today’s world is increasingly shaped by multiple centers of influence. In this emerging multipolar landscape, Africa is not merely a passive observer. It is becoming a crucial pivot in global affairs. …
Africa’s Strategic Moment: Rising Influence in a Fragmented Global Order Read More »
by Dra.Dassia Regalado and Ibiso Ikiroma-Owiye World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated each year on August 9, is more than a commemoration; it’s a powerful reminder of the resilience, wisdom, and rights of Indigenous communities around the globe. As the climate crisis accelerates, Indigenous youth are emerging as vital leaders in the fight for environmental justice, …
COP 30: From Ancestral Wisdom to Action: Indigenous Youth at the Frontlines Read More »