by Lucia Ene-Lesikar (Chair, Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network – CYCN), Bodh Maathura (Policy and Advocacy Lead, CYCN), Ashraf Nehal (Asia Regional Lead, CYCN) Introduction: Marking a Decade of World Youth Skills Day July 15, 2025 marks ten years since the United Nations General Assembly established World Youth Skills Day. The theme this year, “Youth …

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by Ruhamah Ifere I am writing this from both a research and personal perspective based on recent happenings. I attempted to draft an article using the pen and what sight I beheld! I wondered aloud if I was being chased with a cutlass or if a bomb had detonated close by. Whatever the case, I …

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by Jyasi Murray The private sector has an amazing opportunity in the modern era to be champions of environmental sustainability, by integrating sustainable management principles into their operations, while also achieving their bottom line (making profits). Amongst many others, there are three unique ways in which businesses can achieve this. Prioritising Sustainable Waste Management Improper …

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by G Sai Prashanth Every Instagram post, story, display picture, and WhatsApp status now features a group photo or a selfie in the Ghibli animation style. As a huge fan of Hayao Miyazaki’s work, I was eager to try out Open AI’s new image generator, which creates animated images that capture the essence of a …

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by Ruhamah Ifere On Commonwealth Day, Truly Verify Africa pioneered a revolution! The virtual event themed “Verify, Innovate, Transform” brought together  industry leaders, AI experts, and young changemakers to reshape Africa’s approach to information integrity.  From expert-led discussions on AI-powered verification to hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge fact-checking tools, attendees gained invaluable insights into combating misinformation. …

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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 …

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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 …

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by Adedoyin Ajayi One of the aftereffects of COVID-19 is the popularity of remote work. It keeps gathering momentum among Nigerians as more and more workplaces adopt hybrid work practices. In this article, I speak to two Nigerian remote workers on mental health, self-care, and remote work, as well as their plans regarding the possibilities …

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