In the world of employment, there are many young professionals who aspire to positively impact society, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda. He calls for mentorship programmes to help nurture their skills. Notwithstanding the surging youth unemployment, most organisations boast of youthful staff. This is attributed to the creativity, shrewdness and …
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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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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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Internationally and close to home, there is pressure to address the issue of sexual harassment. Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda, argues that removing harassment is essential for equality of academic opportunity. Sexual harassment is of great concern in higher institutions of learning, and cannot be separated from issues of educational equity. Recently, …
Did the announcement of HRH Prince Charles to succeed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth influence how young people view the Commonwealth? Angelique Pouponneau, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the Seychelles, reflects on the decision. I was born in 1990 to the sovereign Republic of the Seychelles. I learned our history – having been a colony of both …
McLloyd Kudzingo, 27, a Correspondent from Malawi, advocates education, laws and research to end the misconceptions about people with albinism and allow them to live in safety. On 9th March this year, a 22 year old man with albinism, Mcdonald Masambuka, went missing in the Eastern part of Malawi. His was found dead on April …
Dreaming of the future is a powerful motivation, but as Richmond Setrana, 25, a Correspondent from Tema in Ghana writes, parents sometimes take over the dreams of the youth. The true worth of a man’s life is not in what he achieves whiles he plies the land of the living, but is determined by the …
Democracy is espoused as the ideal, but Metolo Foyet, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon now living in Niger, reflects on its origins and limitations in practice. I was going to chow in the mess hall on campus when I heard an angry voice from afar. It was a military man. “Liberal democracy does not …
Educating about and providing women with supplies for menstruation can be difficult, especially among vulnerable groups. Musa Temidayo, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, tells about providing supplies to women in displaced persons camps. Borno State, the second-largest Nigerian state by area, is in north-eastern Nigeria. Its capital is Maiduguri. Unfortunately, violence has claimed a …
A passion for writing has opened doors for Isah Babayo, 28, a Correspondent from Gombe in Nigeria, who finds opportunity in competitions and in volunteer work. I have been always fervent in writing fiction and non-fiction. I’ve told myself that one day I’m going to write a book. To tell the true, I fell in love …
Vehicles and industry top the list of energy challenges, but Alphonse Akouyu, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon now studying in Israel, argues we need to think of the energy issues behind everyday activities. Tonight, based on data from the UN, more than 1 billion people will sleep without electricity with 80 per cent of …
The United Nations was founded after World War II as a replacement for the ineffective League of Nations. As Folmi Yohanna, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bauchi State in Nigeria states, its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, but its voice is not always united. The United Nations incorporates a Security Council, which is one …