For almost two months, university teachers in Ghana had been on strike as they appealed to the government to address their concerns. The situation meant the education of thousands of students was affected. Luckily, a resolution has come, which means students can finally resume the education they have paid for and deserve. But what might …
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Environment & Climate Change | Environmental Degradation | Sustainable Development
Changing the Climate Narrative: One Story at a Time
February 23by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa In North Eastern Nigeria, a region that has battled insurgency for over a de …
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Read moreIt takes courage to persevere when confronted with extreme difficulty. It was this quiet strength that helped teenager Rehanna Nolte prevail despite two bouts of cancer and a life-changing decision she had to make because of the disease. Her story is shared by Ela Meiring, an 18-year-old correspondent from South Africa. It was a gloomy …
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been criticized for failing to live up to his pre-election promises to improve economic conditions in his country. Mubeen Adewale Azeez, a 25-year-old correspondent from Nigeria, argues that the country’s situation appears to have gotten worse since Mr. Buhari’s election in 2015 as citizens, many of whom fall below the …
The festive season and new year often bring jubilation and hope. But it appears much of that enjoyment will be dampened as the world grapples with yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic –this time caused by the Omicron variant. Ewura Adwoa Larbi, a 21- year-old correspondent from Ghana, examines the issue and how it …
Single women in Cameroon, especially those in their late 20s to 30s, are often stigmatised due to the fact that they are unmarried. In many cases, they are barely acknowledged or respected, regardless of their accomplishments. But 28-year-old Luchelle Feukeng, a correspondent from that country, argues that a woman is much more than her marital …
My second cousin Reynecke Crous was a sporty and energetic child with a heart of gold. He enjoyed participating in a variety of sports, including cricket, rugby and athletics. In a blink of an eye, our lives changed when one early Saturday morning my grandmother received a call from her brother that shook our world; …
More than 700,000 persons die from suicide yearly. With 77% of these global suicides occurring in low and middle-income countries, Kiyara Matambanadzo, a 20-year-old, Commonwealth Correspondent from Zimbabwe argues that urgent intervention and long term preventative measures are critical to save lives. Roughly every 40 seconds somewhere in the world someone commits suicide. Although it …
Cancer is a devastating disease that requires a fighting spirit, determination and unwavering hope to endure its physical and psychological impacts. In recognition of London Global Cancer Week, the Commonwealth gave young cancer survivors across the Commonwealth a chance to tell their stories and challenge myths and stigmas surrounding the disease. Adedoyin Ajayi, a 25-year-old Commonwealth …
“I haven’t visited a doctor in years!” When was the last time you heard that statement from a man? Quite possibly, it was not that long ago. Numerous studies have pointed to a situation across the world where men, for some reason – or perhaps for several reasons – are seemingly unwilling to engage with …
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Cancer is the second deadliest disease in Uganda. According to GLOBOCAN 2020, the country has a total of 45.7 million people, and in 2020 alone, there were 34,008 new cases of cancer and 22,992 deaths. Of the new cases, 19,479 were female and 14,529 were male. While the disease is treatable, factors such as …