by Chiara Hattotuwa In recent years, Britain has witnessed a notable increase in far-right views, marking a concerning shift in its political landscape. This surge in extremist ideologies has ignited intense debates about the root causes and potential consequences of this phenomenon. From the proliferation of nationalist sentiments to the rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric, the …

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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 …

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By Ian Xu Any survey of recent Canadian history will reveal that Canadian youth haven’t had much impact on politics and civil society compared with the rest of our  demographic elsewhere. This really shouldn’t be the case – democracies like ours are literally built on citizen participation. Besides, unjust, consequential discourses and practices often take …

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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 …

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by Monica Islam In Bangladesh, journalism was not a sought-after career even ten years back when I had started. The industry has flourished in the last few years, with more people either starting a career in journalism or opening up a media grooming institute. Even within the narrow branch of journalism, there are various roles …

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The struggle for women’s suffrage has been a long and arduous one. After more than 100 years, women in almost all countries now have the right to vote in local or national elections. But as 26-year old, Kenyan correspondent Sana Hussein points out, a low voter turnout among women in some countries indicates there is …

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“It always seems impossible until it’s done,” Nelson Mandela once said. It takes faith to seek to do the impossible, but faith is what South Africans must have if we are to reverse the many issues that affect us, including corruption and poor governance writes Ela Meiring, 18-year-old, Commonwealth Correspondent from South Africa. But what …

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