by Ruhamah Ifere ‘’I drank my urine as water in the desert while on my way to Europe by road, with o …
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by Lillian Efobi Investing in quality education for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-e …
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A short bio I am Nicole Babirye, a 16-year-old student from Kampala, Uganda. I am the Vice President …
A Year of Youth Spotlight Series – Nicole Babirye of Uganda Read More »
Read moreGhana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Professor Kwaku Danso-Boafo, spoke to Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Australia, during the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting about his country’s path to democracy, how to avoid the natural resources curse, and the future for youth. Here is a transcript of their interview: Ventura: We’re currently …
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The decision of Pacific island state Samoa to change its timezone over the New Year has not pleased all islanders, least of all those respecting Saturday as a holy day, reports Steven Nsubuga, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda. As a devout Seventh Day Adventist, I have followed with great interest the change of …
“Samoa’s date change meant Saturday became the sixth day” Read More »
The decision of Pacific island state Samoa to change its timezone over the New Year has not pleased all islanders, least of all those respecting Saturday as a holy day, reports Steven Nsubuga, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda. As a devout Seventh Day Adventist, I have followed with great interest the change of …
"Samoa's date change meant Saturday became the sixth day" Read More »
A compromise deal to end Nigeria’s fuel subsidy crisis would see the government paying about forty-four naira on each litre of petrol. However it falls short of the president’s New Year resolution, reports Nnadozie Onyekuru, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri. “If we cannot build good roads for our children; if we cannot leave hospitals …
“There never would be a perfect time for Nigerians to pay more” Read More »
A compromise deal to end Nigeria’s fuel subsidy crisis would see the government paying about forty-four naira on each litre of petrol. However it falls short of the president’s New Year resolution, reports Nnadozie Onyekuru, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri. “If we cannot build good roads for our children; if we cannot leave hospitals …
"There never would be a perfect time for Nigerians to pay more" Read More »
Terror attacks unleashed by the shadowy Boko Haram sect in Nigeria have aroused concerns about the country’s future direction, reports Tayo Elegbede, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent and radio presenter from Lagos. Nigeria’s peaceful existence in recent times has been threatened by bombings and general insecurity, especially in the northern part of the country. Daily, Nigerians, and indeed …
“A faceless sect is seeking the Islamization of northern Nigeria” Read More »
Terror attacks unleashed by the shadowy Boko Haram sect in Nigeria have aroused concerns about the country’s future direction, reports Tayo Elegbede, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent and radio presenter from Lagos. Nigeria’s peaceful existence in recent times has been threatened by bombings and general insecurity, especially in the northern part of the country. Daily, Nigerians, and indeed …
"A faceless sect is seeking the Islamization of northern Nigeria" Read More »
A decision by the International Criminal Court to try those suspected of inciting Kenya’s worst election violence may be a step in the right direction, however those displaced as a result of the conflict still face a bleak future. Simon Hart, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Britain living in Nairobi, reports. This month the International Criminal Court …
“Kenya’s election violence: Why the ICC ruling might not matter” Read More »
A decision by the International Criminal Court to try those suspected of inciting Kenya’s worst election violence may be a step in the right direction, however those displaced as a result of the conflict still face a bleak future. Simon Hart, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Britain living in Nairobi, reports. This month the International Criminal Court …
"Kenya’s election violence: Why the ICC ruling might not matter" Read More »
Helping to organise a recent training workshop for unskilled youths in Rwanda was a rewarding experience for David Masengesho, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent and intern-trainer at an NGO based in Kigali. From 4 to 19 February, 33 young male and female employees and high school and university graduates took part in “Why Essential”, a training organized and …
“Sharing my skills and knowledge to empower other young people” Read More »
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