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 …
Navigating the Limits: Is Free Speech Truly Unrestricted? Read More »
A Short Bio About Yourself My name is Shergaun Roserie from the island of Saint Lucia. I have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and I am the co-founder of Orbtronics. Tell us a little about your event/project (how it came about, number of young people benefited and impact it had) Orbtronics is a leading …
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by Bryan Obaji The birth of a child gives joy to every parent and the nurturing of children brings an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Although 10 years may not be enough time to judge success, based on the attainment of certain milestones, it is indeed enough time to know if one is on the right …
by Lilian Efobi In an era where Commonwealth’s significance is being questioned, there is the need to tell the stories, achievements and impacts of the 56 Commonwealth member nations. The Commonwealth Virtual Museum, which is at the forefront of a digitally enabled storytelling landscape, was launched in London on August 12, 2024, to offer member …
by Ruhamah Ifere A 2024 analysis has found that every minute of the day, people around the globe create 3.5 billion snapchats, share 66,000 photos and videos on Instagram, send 231 million email messages, watch 625 million videos on TikTok, and stream 2.47 million videos on YouTube. This is an astonishing and constantly expanding amount …
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by Lilian Efobi Disinformation now permeates contemporary conflicts and has terrible effects on people, groups, and society at large. This article investigates the motivations behind the dissemination of false information during conflicts, looking at the psychological, social, and political aspects that influence these behaviours and emphasizing the necessity for focused efforts to lessen its negative …
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by Samara Ali It’s the beginning of March 2020, and amid the excitement of a mundane school break, children are directed to gather for a school-wide assembly. “You are all requested to return to your homes until further notice. Your school schedule and study materials will be communicated to you in due course,” announced the …
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by Cody Mitchell A recent Australian study has found that screen usage could be depriving average three-year-olds of more than 1100 adult words each day—a dramatic interference with the early language learning process. While there is some evidence that screen time can help children develop certain skills—like problem solving—there is also evidence that it wreaks …
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by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Various social media platforms include Facebook, X(Twitter), LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Tiktok, Snapchat etc. Social media has recently become a very powerful tool to sell a …
Urgent Need For Peacebuilding through the Social Media Read More »
by Tshwanelo Fokazi Facebook was founded in 2004, but it became popular in 2008 when it started to overtake Myspace as the most visited social media website. As Facebook gained fame on the Internet, Myspace faded into insignificance. The reason Myspace failed, while Facebook succeeded is that Myspace and other forms of social network (chat …
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