by Justin R. Langan As the global community observes the turmoil occurring in Gaza, the silence of many Commonwealth nations has become all too deafening. For those of us in the Commonwealth who believe in human rights, freedom, and the value of every life, the question is simple: if we cannot speak up for Palestine, …
Silence is Complicity: Why Commonwealth Countries must stand with Palestine Read More »
by Faseeh Abbas Welcome to the first article of the Politics of Asia series, where we try to answer the question: ‘Is it possible for democracy to exist and flourish in Asia?’ Adorned with democracy as its best form of government, Asia is a very diverse continent. From absolute monarchies to constitutional monarchies and Authoritarian …
by Metolo Foyet The LIE’LA Festival is hosted in Fotouni, a kingdom located in the montane ecosystem of Cameroon’s Western High Plateau, a luscious region characterized by high relief, cool temperatures, heavy rainfall and varied range of savanna and tropical forest vegetation. LIE’LA is a vibrant celebration fostering cultural heritage, communal development and innovation. The …
by Monica Islam Introduction The Romantic Era is the period between 1785 and 1830. This was the time when Samuel Johnson, who conceived the dictionary, died, and Blake and Burns published their first poems. Many of the major writers of the preceding era were either dead or unproductive. Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Percy Shelley, Keats and …
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 Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo In 1994, Rwanda faced one of the darkest periods in human history when over a million people were killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Rebuilding the country seemed like an unattainable dream. Yet, in just 30 years, Rwanda has defied the odds, rising from the ashes to become a beacon …
Good time to be a Rwandan citizen, especially as a youth – here is why Read More »
by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Youth worldwide are sometimes reluctant to engage in preserving and promoting their culture and history. Yet, they make up a significant portion of the population, particularly in Africa, and hold immense potential to drive efforts in these areas. This is particularly important in the current era of advanced technology, which offers …
The role of youth in preserving Rwanda’s history and culture Read More »
by Liam Miller On August 30, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal passed away at 95. As expected, Sir Shridath has been celebrated as one of the great sons of the Caribbean region. For many young people, including myself, figures like Sir Shridath may only be encountered in the pages of history books. While these books serve …
Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal – A Giant of the Caribbean Read More »
by Metolo Foyet On the occasion of pride month, when time wore the colours of early June, an article by Monica Islam sparked a discussion about the evolving 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the controversies surrounding gender and sexuality in different cultural contexts. A notable incident occurred in Bangladesh, where references to the hijra community in grade 7 textbooks …
Homophobia in Africa: A Colonial Construct and Its Legal Fabrication Read More »
by Bryan Obaji The birth of a child gives joy to every parent and the nurturing of children brings an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Although 10 years may not be enough time to judge success, based on the attainment of certain milestones, it is indeed enough time to know if one is on the right …
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