Promoting public health requires action as well as words, writes Olurogba John Badewo, 27, a Correspondent from Ile-Ife in Nigeria, who describes programs designed to reach vulnerable rural populations. Action definitely speaks louder than voice. When it comes to the health of the public, action is the watchword. The act of making our society better must …
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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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Read moreHow 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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Read moreThe 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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Read moreA proposal to gather biometric data from vehicle owners raises urgent questions about national responsibility for security of private information, writes Timi Olagunju, 30, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria. The other evening, sitting cross-legged in my office and relaxing after finishing a client’s job, I stumbled on a brilliant article by Victor Ewealor on Techpoint titled “The Nigerian Government is building …
A hot debate topic in Africa centres on how the twenty-first century African youth can contribute to the growth of a continent in need of its young people to take it to another level. Alphonse Akouyu, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, reports on a conference designed to move #AfricaYouthFwd. The Future Forward partnership between Ashoka …
The resignation of Britain’s Prime Minister after the historic Brexit vote offers an informative view on leadership, writes Mary-Jean Nleya, 24, a Correspondent from Botswana. As the media is abuzz with the resignation of David Cameron as British Prime Minister, there are leadership lessons to glean from his conduct. On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 David Cameron …
The Commonwealth includes diverse indigenous peoples, writes Oghenekevwe Oghenechovwen, 17, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Warri in Nigeria, who looks at International Day of the World’s Indigenous People and ways to help keep distinct cultures vibrant. “…The language of my education was no longer the language of my culture.” – Ngugi Wa Thiongo (Writer) The Commonwealth’s 53 member …
Menstrual health is not widely discussed in rural areas, writes Azinwi Ngum, 25, a Correspondent from Cameroon, who spoke to Konda Delphine, an advocate working to change that taboo for the sake of girls’ health and education. Konda Delphine is a Cameroonian advocate for girls and women’s rights. She holds a master’s degree in Governance and …
The growth of regional and international organisations that foster trade agreements could overshadow perception of the Commonwealth of Nations, but Denise Juvane, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Mozambique now living in England, reminds us it effectively helped 53 member states move toward peace, representative democracy and individual liberty. The United Nations, being so internationally recognised …
As many as four out of five young people have bet in online sports gambling, writes Paul Odhiambo, 26, a Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, who examines an activity that involves game analysis, betting through agents or cell phones – and frequent losses. Gambling has its pros and cons, and sometimes its adverse effects outweigh its advantages. A few …
Cameroon is introducing new national ID cards to its citizens, writes Medjom Colbie, 23, a Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon, who explains how a decree signed in August marks the beginning of a secured system and a campaign for the identification card. According to the decree of 04 August, 2016, describing the procedures and the delivery of the national …
Gabriel Antwi, 23, a Correspondent from Ghana, talks to Miss Lugu, a student of University of Ghana who dreams of being an entrepreneur. She has started on that path with a venture on campus, selling coconut on a wholesale and retail basis. Gabriel: What is the name of your business? Lugu: The name of my business …