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 …
A Year of Youth Spotlight Series – Martinson Yeboah of Ghana Read More »
by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa Nigeria has felt a new wind blowing since May 2023, a wind that blows with dryness and harshness; one that burns not just the skin of the common Nigerian man, but the pockets and even dreams of many young Nigerians. Democracy was restored in Nigeria in 1999 when a new constitution …
by Lilian Efobi Across the Commonwealth, young activists like Malala Yousafzai, Vanessa Nakate, Kelvin Doe, Bindi Karia, Ayakha Melithafa, Alika Kinan, Anote Tong, Sonika Manandhar and Rinu Oduala are using their voices and actions to cause positive changes in their communities and beyond. In recent times, the organization, mobilization, and implementation of social movements have …
From Protest to Policy: How Gen Z is Revolutionizing Governance Reforms Read More »
by Monica Islam The Corona pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns were very depressing for me as I am someone who is accustomed to going outdoors and spending some time amidst nature. I am not very addicted to social media and other technological gadgets (although they help in beating boredom and loneliness to some extent). During …
by Katerina Panagi The recent election of Fidias Panayiotou, a TikToker and YouTuber from Cyprus, as an independent member (MEP) for the European Parliament, signals a new era in politics, not just for Cyprus, but for all of Europe. Panayiotou is known for his trolling on the Internet, where he has labelled himself a “professional …
Election to European Parliament of YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou signals new era Read More »
by Chimaobi Omeye Eight years ago, I authored an article assessing the first year of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, titled “A Year of Sorrow or Positive Change?” and after eight years, some consider Buhari’s government to be the worst in the history of the West African country. As a patriotic Nigerian, I feel obligated …
Nigeria’s Tinubu – Shettima Administration at One Year Read More »
by Lilian Efobi In 2023, out of the more than 72,000 peacekeepers, women constituted nearly seven per cent of military contingents and 16 per cent of uniformed police units. In 2021, women made up 36 per cent of the government-provided judicial and correctional staff serving in peacekeeping operations. Since 1948, almost two million men and …
Gender Mainstreaming in UN Peacekeeping Operations and the Unseen Peacebuilders Read More »
by Joshua Kimera Judicial accountability refers to the idea that judges and judicial systems should be responsible and answerable for their actions and decisions. It is an absolute necessity for the judiciary to remain impartial, transparent and fair. Uganda recently had a National Court Open day, a first of its kind under the theme ‘A …
Judicial Accountability and its role in a democracy Read More »
by Ruhamah Ifere ‘’I drank my urine as water in the desert while on my way to Europe by road, with other travellers. Many of my friends lost their lives due to scarcity of food and water’’ Libyan deportee One in every five recent graduates or serving corps members have planned their exit strategy either …
Alternative narratives to Illegal migration amongst young people in Nigeria Read More »
by Faseeh Abbas The turmoil in the Middle East, a daily fixture in global news, can be traced back to historical decisions made by Western powers, particularly the British, in the aftermath of World War I. At the heart of this complex narrative lies the Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1915, where the Triple Entente divided the …
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