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 …
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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 moreCancer 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 …
Regional and international trading systems have been among the casualties of the coronavirus. As Bokani Lisa Motsu, a 22-year-old Correspondent from Botswana argues, in the face of a huge reduction in global trade, the heated debate about regional trading blocs versus globalization has been placed on the backburner. The coronavirus pandemic has silenced one of …
Thoughts of persistent worry and fear are constant as we continue to fight what may seem to be one of the most common enemies to humanity, COVID-19. Earlier in the pandemic; lockdowns, curfews and other containment measures were adopted around the world in solidarity against the virus. Tiyamike Chirwa, a 26-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Malawi …
Social media is increasingly being flooded with images of the first son of Uganda’s 76-year-old president and slogans like “Muhoozi Project” are being used to apparently gather support from the public for President Museveni’s son. Meanwhile, regime bloggers, loyalists, and die-hard supporters of Musevenism have started calling for General Muhoozi’s candidacy. What both father and …
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A blog by Badamasi Muhammed In West Africa, a peculiar relationship exists between the people and a dish called jollof rice. The meal is a favorite among locals and is considered a regular and celebratory dish. It is also a catalyst for banter among people in several countries, who all claim to have the best …
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A Commonwealth citizen is generally described as a person, who is a national of any country within the Commonwealth of Nations. Under this organization, these nations agree to support the values and principles of the Commonwealth which addresses key matters such as democracy, equality, as well as access to health and education. This simple description …
In 2004, Uganda’s Ministry of Gender Labor and Social Development created the National OVC Policy, aimed at improving the quality of life for poor and vulnerable children. However, despite many efforts to improve the circumstances of vulnerable children in Uganda, policymakers, donors, and program managers still lack comprehensive and up-to-date information about their numbers, geographic …
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