Cameroon has its own Mandela-like hero, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bamenda, Cameroon. “Pa Yong” was an inspirational force who founded educational, sports and media institutions for his people. When South African anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela died in 2013, some Christians said he came after Jesus Christ, some Muslim faithful said he …
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Health, Safety & Wellbeing | Social Development
World Malaria Day 2024: Reflections and Call for Equitable Action
April 23by Archibong Bassey Like many children living in Nigeria – a malaria endemic country, I battled Mala …
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How to Improve Judicial Systems to Restore Trust Amongst The People They Serve
April 13by Joshua Kimera The judicial system stands as the cornerstone of any society founded upon the princ …
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The Gambia considers repeal of ban on Female Genital Mutilation
April 1by Ruhamah Ifere Barely 10 days past the 2024 commemoration of International Women’s Day, women and …
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Political and administrative drama is shaking up Nigeria’s government, writes Abubakar Umar, 24, a Correspondent from Katsina in Nigeria, who argues the political awakening is an opportunity for positive leadership. The change of tune in the politics of Nigeria has immensely reshuffled the dancing structure of the key players and the usual path of the …
Africa needs fresh leadership to solve persistent problems, writes Abubakar Umar, 24, a Correspondent from Katsina in Nigeria, as he argues for youth to be given leadership opportunity. The youths are the leaders of tomorrow, they say. This saying I have known since infancy and I have been wondering if that’s true in its real …
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Whistle blowers uncover corruption and government abuse, writes Abubakar Umar, 24, a Correspondent from Katsina in Nigeria, sometimes earning reward for their work. He argues that Nigeria needs laws to protect those who expose problems at high levels. In 1777, a midshipman in the United States Continental Navy by the name Samuel Shaw, together with …
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Sport can unite people across ethnic and social divides and be a welcome respite for book-weary students, writes Oluwafemi Ogunjobi, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Gbongan in Nigeria as he describes a massive event hosted by his university. Especially in Nigeria, a country with a diverse religion and ethnic set up, sport is regarded as …
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Progress on the goal of equal rights for women in Kenya has been uneven according to speakers at a UN conference, writes Amina Adhan, 22, a Correspondent from Nairobi, Kenya. But at the same time, young people have an opportunity to participate and advance the cause. The United Nations Women Nairobi office held a multi-generational …
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Kenya is struggling with rising cost of living, writes Brian Dan Migowe, 23, a Correspondent from Kenya, who argues that solving the problem is more complex than cutting top salaries. Is cutting the wage bill a clean passage towards Kenya’s economic growth? Yes, when done correctly, timely and with a voice of inclusion for all. …
Many think of Africa as a poor and backward continent, writes Denise Juvane, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Mozambique now living in England, who argues those narrow perceptions are based on one-sided media messages. A couple of days ago I was listening to one of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s influential speeches and it got me thinking …
Affirmative action has come under fire from those who think women have achieved equal opportunity with men, but Amina Adhan, 22, a Correspondent from Nairobi, Kenya, argues it is needed when patriarchal culture is a hindrance to the goal of gender equality. While women’s rights have been sluggishly progressive in most parts of the world, …
Technology start-up companies could offset youth unemployment that is growing at an estimated one million a year, writes Ayo Morakinyo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, but entrepreneurs need infrastructure help at the government level. Recent statistics on youth unemployment have shown that millions of young people in Nigeria are still unemployed and more than …
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