The Nigerian government’s removal of a fuel subsidy earlier this month has led to some of the largest recorded public demonstrations in recent national history, reports Commonwealth Correspondent Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24. In January 2012, the federal government of Nigeria gave its citizenry a New Year gift: the removal of the petrol subsidy. The President of Nigeria, …
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The Nigerian government’s removal of a fuel subsidy earlier this month has led to some of the largest recorded public demonstrations in recent national history, reports Commonwealth Correspondent Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24. In January 2012, the federal government of Nigeria gave its citizenry a New Year gift: the removal of the petrol subsidy. The President of Nigeria, …
"The January protests in Nigeria over the fuel subsidy are unusual" Read More »
What will a refocusing of New Zealand’s foreign policy towards emerging Asian economies mean for the country’s commitment to the Commonwealth? Fale Lesa, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Auckland, reports. New Zealand is on the verge of adopting a new charter in relation to the direction of its foreign policy focus: that’s the feedback from a …
“New Zealand gains more from its relations with Asia than Europe” Read More »
What will a refocusing of New Zealand’s foreign policy towards emerging Asian economies mean for the country’s commitment to the Commonwealth? Fale Lesa, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Auckland, reports. New Zealand is on the verge of adopting a new charter in relation to the direction of its foreign policy focus: that’s the feedback from a …
"New Zealand gains more from its relations with Asia than Europe" Read More »
Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Professor Kwaku Danso-Boafo, spoke to Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia, during the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting about his country’s path to democracy, how to avoid the natural resources curse, and the future for youth. Here is a transcript of their interview: Ventura: We’re currently at …
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Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Professor Kwaku Danso-Boafo, spoke to Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia, during the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting about his country’s path to democracy, how to avoid the natural resources curse, and the future for youth. Here is a transcript of their interview: Ventura: We’re currently …
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A change of Speaker in Australia’s House of Representatives has provoked a storm of controversy – the ramifications of which will play out during 2012 reports Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. It seems that the fabric of the Australian political system is starting to fray at the edges after seeing the events that …
“Many citizens will no longer hold any faith in the political system” Read More »
A change of Speaker in Australia’s House of Representatives has provoked a storm of controversy – the ramifications of which will play out during 2012 reports Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. It seems that the fabric of the Australian political system is starting to fray at the edges after seeing the events that …
"Many citizens will no longer hold any faith in the political system" Read More »
St Lucia’s parliament has seen an influx of new members this month following general elections late last year. Commonwealth Correspondent Genitta Pascal, 20, looks back at the winners and losers following the electoral campaign. The Parliament of Saint Lucia met for the first time this year on 5th January, when members of the Lower House of …
“The St Lucia Labour Party’s slogan was: Better Days Are Coming” Read More »
St Lucia’s parliament has seen an influx of new members this month following general elections late last year. Commonwealth Correspondent Genitta Pascal, 20, looks back at the winners and losers following the electoral campaign. The Parliament of Saint Lucia met for the first time this year on 5th January, when members of the Lower House of …
"The St Lucia Labour Party's slogan was: Better Days Are Coming” Read More »
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