by Ian Xu After a decade under conservative leadership, Canada’s largest city and economic capital once again has a progressive leader. Mayor Olivia Chow, former NDP MP and ex-Toronto city councilor, assumed the position on July 12, stepping into the post with a wealth of experience in community organizing, city politics, and a previous assignment …
Toronto’s New Progressive Mayor: Assessing Olivia Chow’s First Two Months in Office Read More »
by Diyaulhaq Bin Usman The recent coup d’état in the Niger Republic has raised concerns about stability and unity in the region, particularly in relation to its neighboring country, Nigeria. Historically regarded as brothers in their shared African heritage, the current political turmoil threatens to strain this bond and even spark division and conflict. However, …
Peaceful Restoration of Democracy in the Niger Republic Read More »
by Chimaobi Omeye The Niger Republic coup d’état of 26th July came as a shock and an opportunity to reflect on the state of democracy in the West African region. Within a few years, Niger joined Burkina-Faso, Guinea, and Mali in ousting democratically elected sitting governments. Many believe this is a time to challenge the …
By Ruth Gutierrez-Corley, Ocean Youth Outreach Assistant The ocean is facing unprecedented challenges, from plastic pollution and overfishing to climate change and habitat destruction. As the custodians of the future, young people have a critical role to play in addressing these issues and shaping a sustainable future for our ocean. Recognising this, in celebration of …
“We need all hands on deck” – Commonwealth youth call for ocean action Read More »
by Daniel Jack The Australian Labor Government has revealed a new draft bill that will empower the Australians Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in an attempt to combat misinformation. The ACMA is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority. Their role is to regulate Australia’s communications and media. The proposed laws will give ACMA the power to …
Concern raised in Australia about draft bill aimed at combatting misinformation Read More »
by Archibong Bassey & Victor Okechukwu Chimezie In Africa, data reveals that people with disabilities (PWDs) account for over 80 million (estimated at 10–20% of Africa’s population). Yet PWDs in Africa face critical barriers stemming from stigma and intersectionalities that affect their wellbeing and participation in society. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons …
Disability-inclusive governance in Africa: From paper to reality Read More »
by Chimaobi Omeye Africa’s third-largest country by land mass is very close to a deadly civil war after weeks of unrest and killings. On either side of the unrest are the official Sudanese Armed Forces under the leadership of Abdel Fattah al-Burhan who currently serves as the de facto leader of the country, and the …
by Cody Mitchell Australia’s Labor Prime Minister, Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, has committed to supporting a referendum later this year to install an advisory Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. The Yes campaign has received widespread support from a range of stakeholders, including prominent corporates, businesses, media personalities, and politicians. But the support is …
Australia being polarized by Indigenous “Voice” Constitutional Debate Read More »
by Tiyamike Chirwa Malawi is one of the countries that was devastated following heavy rains and winds experienced in southern African countries from March 11 to 14, 2023. In those southern region districts of Malawi that were impacted, lives were lost and essential infrastructure destroyed. The cyclone killed at least 676 people and displaced more …
The Malawian government needs to revise its priorities Read More »
by Samara Ali Access – a complicated term which is often simplified to help everyone understand the importance of being able to practice choices. As it is, it simply means ‘to enable’, and yet the debate around this term gets more crucial with every passing day, as we try to understand the significance of it …
From Excess to Access – Building an Enabling World Read More »
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