by Cody Mitchell Just when we were getting used to there being a generation after Gen Z, a new one has been announced. Here are the unique characteristics of this cohort, according to the Australian demographic research group, McCrindle. Step aside, Gen Alpha; there is a new generation in town! The year 2025 marks the …
A conversation between Commonwealth Correspondent Jasmine Koria and her Commonwealth Youth Forum International Taskforce Colleague, Johannes Uili Johannes Uili is a man on many missions. He is an educator, youth community practitioner, public servant, sportsperson, international development volunteer and, when we first met in October 2024, he was adding ‘Member of the Commonwealth Youth Forum …
by Katerina Panagi On March 6th 2025, I had the incredible honour of being a finalist in the Social Action category at the Study UK Alumni Awards in Cyprus. This prestigious event celebrated UK alumni who are making a difference in their fields, from business and science to culture and social impact. As the first …
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by Monica Islam It is often said that “seeing is believing”. Some people turn atheists or disbelievers when they cannot “see” God. With such a notion in mind, we look around us and form conclusions. This includes the act of watching television. Once, I watched a short film on women empowerment and I almost believed …
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 …
Social media algorithms create the perfect filter bubble for their user by G Sai Prashanth If you find yourself idly scrolling through Instagram or Youtube whenever you have a few seconds to spare, you’re not alone. The algorithm on our phones constantly directs us what to think about, where to go, whom to date, and …
The Mother Land Forum 2025 held from February 8 – 9, powered by Afreximbank and hosted by Mother Land Hub, marked a defining moment in African and diaspora engagement. Held at SOAS University of London, the summit saw Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), honoured with the inaugural Mother Land Annual …
by Imran Bacchus Young people play a crucial role in our democracies. Oftentimes, they are left on the sidelines of key decision-making at the national level, which can affect their lives and future. On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Guyana National Youth Council (GNYC), through its President, organised a group of young people to be …
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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 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 …