Concerted effort to reduce world poverty has made an impact, writes Humphrey Musila, 25, a Correspondent from Kenya now studying in the United States, who traces links among poverty, education, and hunger. The world has achieved a lot in combating poverty. At one point, more than a billion people lived in extreme poverty worldwide. Under-nutrition due …
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Changing Climate and the Vulnerability of Subsistence Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa Despite Improved Weather Forecasting
January 11by Evans Ijakaa Weather forecasting in Africa continues to improve, with many countries strengthenin …
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Faith in the Crossfire: How Church Networks Are Saving Displaced Nigerians
November 6by Lilian Efobi When bullets stormed through the farms of the middle belt in Nigeria, it wasn’t just …
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Read moreA critical look at how other societies have created wealth could be instructive for Africans, writes Mercy Zulu, 24, a Correspondent from Lusaka in Zambia, who says informed consumers have a role to play. I was amused with the attention that followed my status posting about an interview I heard. It stimulated debate related to Chika …
This year’s International Women’s Day in Cameroon focuses on “Gender Equality by 2030”, writes Alphonse Akouyu, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, who spoke with journalist and coach Ayuk Besong Anne Chantal and Tchatcheut Yonga Nelly Shella, coordinator at the Buea Rural Women Development Centre, to discuss the situation for Cameroon’s women. Could you give …
Communication has grown in speed and volume as technology advances, but Nnadozie Onyekuru, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, now studying in the USA, reflects on the importance of civility and ethics in true dialogue. “Thought is occupied mostly with finding what is true while impulse pushes towards action. We ought to take care, therefore, that …
With International Women’s Day in mind, Carole Nyemeck, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon met with Hawaou Adamou, the president of AFHADEV, an association that helps ostracised and abused girls and women become educated and financially independent. What is AFHADEV and what does it stand for? AFHADEV stands for Hausa Women Association for Development. …
Trade inequities are a hurdle to development, but Carole Nyemeck, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, says the Commonwealth can take a lead in tracking information that will help balance the North-South disparity. In their book “Fair trade for all”, Joseph Stiglitz, the 2001 Nobel economics prize laureate, Andrew Charlton spoke of the asymmetric trade information …
Finding employment after graduation is a daunting challenge, but Joshua Orawo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, says a record of volunteer experience can help. The education system in Kenya and most African countries has been criticised on various occasions as focusing on producing employment oriented people as opposed to job creators and potential employers. …
Global Money Week teaches about finances, writes Medjom Colbie, 22, a Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon, as she describes how the program helps youth toward employment and entrepreneurship. Cameroon joined the rest of the world for the celebration of the 2016 edition of Global Money Week, GMW, worldwide under the theme “Take part. Save Smart”. The Global Money …
Hepatitis is a growing public health issue in Cameroon, writes Eyoh Fidel, 24, a Correspondent from Cameroon. Low rates of public awareness and drug availability are challenges in the fight against the virus. According to the World Health Organization, hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver which can be self-limiting or can progress to a more …
A technology summit for women offered insight and education that can lead to empowerment, writes Oghenekevwe Oghenechovwen, 17, a Correspondent from Warri in Nigeria, who urges the event become an annual one for the region. “Time, people, events, and places conglomerate to align you with destiny…” — Unknown Arriving at the Civic Centre at Victoria Island, …