Another attack on school children raises questions about commitment to security, writes Ope Adetayo, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos, Nigeria, who argues both government and the public need to reassess their attitudes. The Nigerian consciousness has once again been deeply disturbed by the replay of a piece of history that is yet to be …
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Alternative narratives to Illegal migration amongst young people in Nigeria
May 17by Ruhamah Ifere ‘’I drank my urine as water in the desert while on my way to Europe by road, with o …
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One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth Through Education
May 12by Lillian Efobi Investing in quality education for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-e …
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A Year of Youth Spotlight Series – Nicole Babirye of Uganda
May 10A short bio I am Nicole Babirye, a 16-year-old student from Kampala, Uganda. I am the Vice President …
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Read moreRecent talk of a political alliance has raised questions, writes Paul Odhiambo, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, with some seeing it as good news and others worried about the implications. On Friday 9th March 2018 the leader of National Super Alliance (NASA), Rt. Honourable Raila Amollo Odinga met with President Uhuru Kenyatta …
Recent murders indicate a broken security system, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, who calls for reformed leadership that will address the need to protect citizens. The spate of murders in Uganda, the most recent one having claimed a life of 28-year-old Susan Magara, is a clear indication of a …
Rhetoric around the benefits of diversification of revenue and industrialisation of African economies is in vogue for reports, conferences and television shows, writes Samasi Anderson, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bayelsa State, Nigeria, but implementation has been slow to unfold. What we hear proposed are implementable, theoretical foundational approaches to the diversification of revenue source and industrialisation …
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A proposition for a third party on the national stage has introduced a new element in Nigerian politics and interesting time for the electorate, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria now studying in the USA. There is much ado in Nigeria over the electoral viability of a potential political platform that would …
Adopting best practices is a seen as positive, but Muhammed Badamasi, 22, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, argues that cultural bias must be considered in making assessment of what is best for the situation. The term cultural cringe was developed by A.A. Philips, in his controversial 1950 essay of the same name. Cultural cringe is …
Silence can be a crime, writes Chibuzo Chiwike, 16, a Correspondent from Aba in Nigeria, who argues that those who witness crimes without interfering or reporting it might as well be criminals. I am not an angel; I have been silent several times. Today, I am shaken to the core by what has happened, and as …
A false accusation can ruin dreams and lives, writes Richmond Setrana, 25, a Correspondent from Tema, Ghana, who calls for better investigations and protection for the innocent. “In a fleeting moment, all my hard work, burning the midnight candle and pursuing that dream of helping save lives came to an abrupt end. In the school …
The Brexit vote could usher in a new trade opportunity for the Commonwealth, writes Muhammed Badamasi, 22, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, who calls for the issue to be discussed at this months’ CHOGM. In June 2016, Britain conducted a referendum where British citizens decided on the fate of Britain’s continued membership in the European …
Democracy requires both leadership and institutional strength, writes Metolo Foyet, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon now living in Niger, who argues for robust changes that will allow economic growth and trust in the social contract. Decades ago, Africa witnessed a multitude of coups. Many were organised by disenchanted armies who disliked bad governance and …