by Ramna Saeed Pakistan has taken a significant step in shaping the future of youth governance in South Asia by leading the establishment and inaugural of the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA). The initiative, officially launched during the CAYA Summit in Islamabad, is expected to strengthen regional collaboration on youth policies and elevate the role …

New Voice for Asia’s youth as CAYA takes its first steps in Pakistan Read More »

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 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 Wyzdom McCalla-Rodol The International Trade climate is changing.In Canada, we are learning that we can no longer depend heavily on our closest neighbour, the United States, as they mock our sovereignty and threaten seismic tariffs under President Trump’s leadership. Canada will need to look for other trading partners as the U.S. will pursue a …

It’s time for a Commonwealth Free Trade Agreement Read More »

by Faseeh Abbas France has been plunged into an unprecedented political crisis following the 2024 French legislative elections, which produced a hung parliament. The aftermath has tried the institutions of the Fifth Republic, forcing the question of its survival in the face of growing political fragmentation. Following weeks of political stalemate, François Bayrou was appointed …

France in Turmoil Read More »

by Ewura Adwoa Larbi It’s been weeks, a little over seven. And yet, I cannot condemn this poignant moment in the history of the Ghanaian youth to the oblivion of muddied waters. If you asked me, it was the highlight of a significant year in our democracy. One day, the march left the proverbial group …

From Clicks to Bricks; Youth Resilience in Nation-Building Read More »