Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable types of cancer, yet 300,000 women across the world lost their battle against this cancer in 2018 alone. The World Health Organisation’s global strategy for eliminating cervical cancer as a public health concern by 2030 progress has also been slow. 28-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, …
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Black History Month, Worn with Pride: A Commonwealth Correspondent in Europe
October 19by Ewura Larbi Until a few months ago, Black History to me was mainly the story of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah …
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Model Commonwealth Summit 2025: A Landmark Achievement in Diplomacy, Youth Leadership and Network
October 9Accra, Ghana — September 20, 2025 The Model Commonwealth Summit 2025, held from September 18 to 20 a …
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The Government Next Door: Why Grassroots Democracy Still Lives in the Shadows
September 21by Similoluwa Ifedayo About six years ago, I thought I was going to lose my friend. It was during th …
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Read moreMore and more women are being included in Malawi’s formal economy, writes 26-year-old Tiyamike Chirwa, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Malawi who argues that women in her country are increasingly gaining access to financial services that allow them to make payments, save, and obtain credit as they conduct their lives. Photo Credit: Canva About Tiyamike Chirwa: …
“Trade is a force for good, and (if) properly harnessed can help lift millions out of poverty and bring shared prosperity”. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization. In January 2021, African countries began trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Gregory Idu, a 27 year old Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria argues …
Franc Kamugyisha, the 29-year-old founder of ‘EcoPlastile’ is the 2022 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year. He has been recognised for his organisation’s work recycling consumer plastic and glass waste to produce long-lasting plastic roofing tiles as well as biodegradable facemasks and shields while helping slum dwellers to purchase healthcare using plastic waste. Abdul Lawal, …
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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 …
It 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; …