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by Duncan Galvin Gaswaga The African Court on Human and People’s Rights is the principal judicial organ of the African Union charged with protecting human rights on the African continent. Established by the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights in 1998, the Court came into force in January 2004 and now marks 20 years …

At 20, Africa’s Human Rights Court Matters More Than Ever Read More »

by Evans Ijakaa Weather forecasting in Africa continues to improve, with many countries strengthening their meteorological departments to track weather patterns and provide near real-time information and updates on changing climatic conditions. However, on the ground, particularly in rural parts of sub-Saharan Africa, millions of subsistence farmers remain disconnected from this information. As weather patterns …

Changing Climate and the Vulnerability of Subsistence Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa Despite Improved Weather Forecasting Read More »

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 »

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