by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa Over 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) according to the World Health Organization’s report. These acts are usually carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15, with minimal occurrence in women above the age of 15. Nigeria, like other African and Asian …
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Migration | Poverty and Food Security
Stories of Resilience: Young Refugees Shaping New Futures in the Commonwealth.
June 21by Lilian Efobi Christian’s Story I met Christian during the UNESCO Youth on the Move mentorship pro …
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Environment & Climate Change | Small States | Sustainable Development Goals
World Environment Day: My Local Environmental Champions
June 8by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Rwanda is known around the world for its clean streets and environmental po …
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by Alphonse Akouyu In March 2024, I was asked to go on a work trip to the beautiful city of Freetown, Sierra Leone aka Sweet Salone. As with all work trips, there is plenty of excitement especially if it is a new country and one with as rich a history as Sierra Leone. Growing up …
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by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Established in October and based in Kigali, Rwanda, the Africa School of Governance (ASG) aspires to redefine leadership across the continent by offering excellent education in public policy, innovative research, and dynamic policy engagement. Designed to address Africa’s unique challenges, ASG has been warmly received by the public, particularly among young …
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by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The #freecitizens protest in October 2024 was a powerful demonstration of civil resistance in Ghana, one that captured national and international attention. In hope, citizens gathered to demand an end to Galamsey (illegal mining), which has ravaged our forests and water bodies, and to call for the release of peaceful protestors …
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by Ewura Adwoa Larbi It’s been weeks, a little over seven. And yet, I cannot condemn this poignant moment in the history of the Ghanaian youth to the oblivion of muddied waters. If you asked me, it was the highlight of a significant year in our democracy. One day, the march left the proverbial group …
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by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Youth worldwide are sometimes reluctant to engage in preserving and promoting their culture and history. Yet, they make up a significant portion of the population, particularly in Africa, and hold immense potential to drive efforts in these areas. This is particularly important in the current era of advanced technology, which offers …
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by Erisa Sserwadda Uganda is Africa’s second-largest coffee exporter, following Ethiopia and ranks 7th globally. Other major coffee-producing countries on the continent include Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burundi. The coffee sector in Uganda employs around 5 million people, with over 1.8 million households involved in coffee cultivation, making it a crucial source of …
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by Chimaobi Omeye The government of the United Kingdom last week vetoed the inclusion of reparations for slavery from the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. This came as a shock to many who believe the matter should have been discussed extensively. The question was raised as to why …
by Joyce Wachau Chege Photo credits: Faith Ndung’u Children in Kenya who are being raised in care institutions are being reunited with their families whose capacity to support and care for them is being enhanced through agricultural skills training and education. Faith Ndung’u, founder of GEEP-KENYA, says she is largely collaborating with the Government’s Department …
The passing of Honourable Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi is a profound loss for Uganda, the Commonwealth, and young people around the world. As the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Children and Youth Affairs), and Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce during the critical COVID-19 years, Sarah Mateke’s legacy will be remembered …
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