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by Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja Each September, Sickle Cell Awareness Month invites people across the globe to reflect on a disease that, despite affecting millions, is often vastly overlooked and under-researched. As someone who grew up with family members and friends who are Sickle Cell “Warriors,” I believe it is not only important to raise awareness about …

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A Commonwealth Correspondent from Ghana has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship for her postgraduate studies. Ewura Adwoa Adjeibea Larbi has received the European Union-funded fellowship to pursue a joint master’s in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management at four universities across the European Union, beginning September 2025. A dedicated advocate for …

Commonwealth Correspondent’s Environmental Passion Earns Her Erasmus Mundus Award Read More »

by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Africa’s conflicts frequently spill across national borders, fueled by the unchecked movement of small arms and light weapons. An estimated 40 million small arms are currently in circulation across the continent, with about 80 percent believed to be held by civilians, often beyond effective state control. These weapons transform local disputes …

The Borderless Guns That Keep Africa Wounded Read More »

by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) represents a glaring gap in global governance. Africa’s population is estimated to be around 1.5 billion, which is nearly one-fifth of the global population. Africa’s demographic weight makes the continent a key player in shaping global priorities. These priorities …

Moving Africa to the Centre of the UN Security Council Table is imperative Read More »

by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Corruption scandals in Kenya have become an all-too-familiar spectacle, where outrage flares and officials are swiftly removed, yet justice rarely follows through. Names flood headlines, suspensions are announced, and the public waits, often in vain, for true accountability. Earlier this year, the conviction of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu offered a …

The Illusion of Accountability: Why Sacking Corrupt Officials is Not Enough Read More »