by Metolo Foyet The Art of the Comeback Social media comments sections are often battlegrounds for wit, where users engage in playful banter and try to outdo each other with clever responses. This back-and-forth can be highly entertaining for observers and participants alike. Navigating the Pitfalls While social media comments can be a source of …
by Metolo Foyet While much has been said about the dangers of social media—ranging from misinformation to cyberbullying—there is another side to this online world that often goes overlooked: its potential for healing. Social media has revolutionized how we connect, share ideas, and even heal. Beneath the memes, trending topics, and hashtags lies a rich …
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by Jasmine Koria Photo credit: Samoan National Delegate Mrs. Tupe Feata Roberts This year’s Commonwealth Youth Forum in Apia, Samoa had a uniquely Pasifika atmosphere. From its Moana and environment-themed joint opening ceremony with the People’s and Women’s Forums, to the youth choral rendition of the Commonwealth Music Relay’s “Symphony”, Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) 2024 …
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 …
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Article compiled by Sameer Kumar Misra on the occasion of Diwali Suraj Yadav, a young boy from a small town near the banks of the Ganga, on the border of Varanasi and Ghazipur, remembers his childhood Diwalis with a heart full of nostalgia. Those days felt magical—simpler, yet filled with uncontainable excitement. Back then, the …
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by Joyce Wachau Chege Photo credits: Joyce Wachau Chege and Kennedy Majanga Is the dynamic nature of public relations (PR) forcing practitioners to rethink their approach to the sector? Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the PR sector is witnessing and undergoing a paradigm shift that is bringing the traditional means of communication down …
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A recent two-day rural immersion camp to Dabhlon Village, organized by the Group for Rural Activities (GRA) [1] at IIT Bombay, provided students with a profound insight into rural life. Dabhlon village is located in Jawhar tehsil of Palghar district in Maharashtra, India. The journey commenced at 5 am from IIT Bombay with the students …
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In every corner of Nigeria, a silent siege is taking place. It’s not the kind of siege that makes headlines or sparks protests. Instead, it’s a quieter, more insidious force—one that begins at birth and often lasts a lifetime.
by Joshua Kimera George Washington talks about the essential role of free speech in safeguarding democracy. Washington warns that without the ability to speak freely, individuals become vulnerable to manipulation and oppression, emphasising that the right to voice one’s thoughts is a critical necessity for society’s survival. If freedom of speech is taken away, then …
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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa The kiosk owner selling biscuits and sweets will refuse to sell to you, look down at your hand, and remind you of the wrong you’re committing. Innocently, you’ll switch the naira notes to your right hand and offer them to him. Only then will he accept them and sell the biscuits …