by Evans Ijakaa Weather forecasting in Africa continues to improve, with many countries strengthenin …
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by Lilian Efobi When bullets stormed through the farms of the middle belt in Nigeria, it wasn’t just …
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Read moreWomen can help bring peace and development to Africa, writes Amina Adhan, 22, a Correspondent from Nairobi, Kenya, who reports on a forum that examined the hurdles and the opportunities for women looking for political and social empowerment. Kigali, Rwanda, recently hosted a forum sponsored by the African Union, seeking to understand the challenges for women’s …
"Silencing the guns in Africa by 2020: women's role" Read More »
Public policy does not always achieve the desired results, but as Carole Nyemeck, 21, a Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon writes, the fact remains that individuals and governments alike are policy makers with responsibility for shaping future generations. Public policy is concerned with and applied in every single bit of society, from health to education. …
The concept of human rights has been one of the most debated issues throughout the world in the last half of this century, writes Musa Temidayo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, but that concept can compete with culture and circumstances. “Problem is, these days human rights come in more flavors than coffee or soft drinks. Would …
The majority of people live under policies made by a minority, writes Eric Omwanda, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, who says the injustices that can result must be remedied. Today as I walk down the streets of Mathare slums, I am touring part of my beloved country. I know that I should never …
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Grasshoppers become a lucrative delicacy as Alphonse Akouyu, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bamenda in Cameroon, learns when he explores the hazards of catching and the tricks of cooking the winged treats. The dry season is already approaching here in Bamenda, Cameroon, and this to some extent signifies the coming of the festive season. However, there is …
Young people in Africa have many ideas for community development, but Joshua Orawo, 24, a Correspondent from Kenya, argues that consolidating those ideas is an important step in turning plans to action. A fortnight ago, I received a phone call from a young Kenyan with a passion to impact his community through certain developmental initiatives. He is lost …
Mobile phone use is up sharply in Cameroon, and the provider options are growing. Alphonse Akouyu, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bamenda in Cameroon, reports that adds up to a new numbering system that means work for customers but opportunity for the future. The 21st century has witnessed a massive growth in mobile technologies, with most developing …
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The sporting world has its eyes on the Africa Cup of Nations, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bamenda in Cameroon, as he offers an assessment of this year’s contenders. The drum beats of Africa’s premier football jamboree have for a while now been the headline story for most sports editors and journalists …
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The power of social media is transforming community in Africa, writes Steph Carter, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Brisbane, Australia, who interviewed a woman at the heart of the social media revolution. In the West African region, social media remains a vehicle for social change and citizen empowerment. The region’s upward trend in the use …
A disturbing trend in gender based violence is the use of social media in the crime, writes Brian Dan Migowe, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, who argues for laws to tackle the problem and protect human rights. Gender based violence, and more particularly gender based violence against women, is on the increase. The UN General Assembly on …
"Is it time for a law against electronic violence?" Read More »
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