‘Trashy’ British television shows are often far removed from reality, but they can still teach young people important life lessons, according to Denise Juvane, 19, a student from Mozambique now living in England. With TV programmes such as “The Only Way Is Essex” and “Skins”, is the British media portraying stories which are far from reality? …

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‘Trashy’ British television shows are often far removed from reality, but they can still teach young people important life lessons, according to Denise Juvane, 19, a student from Mozambique now living in England. With TV programmes such as “The Only Way Is Essex” and “Skins”, is the British media portraying stories which are far from reality? …

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Across Africa, one would hope that home-grown garments would be more popular than western jeans and t-shirts, however the reverse is often true. Commonwealth Correspondent Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24, from Nigeria, delves deep into this story of style and substance. Fashion is a statement of who we are. Whether we are young or old, white or …

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Across Africa, one would hope that home-grown garments would be more popular than western jeans and t-shirts, however the reverse is often true. Commonwealth Correspondent Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24, from Nigeria, delves deep into this story of style and substance. Fashion is a statement of who we are. Whether we are young or old, white or …

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Visitors to New Zealand can expect to see a variety of clothing styles, although there is one colour that features prominently. Eva Maria, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent originally born in Russia and now living in the Pacific nation, offers this guide for fashion-spotters. Dress sense can depict what someone does for a living, where they …

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Visitors to New Zealand can expect to see a variety of clothing styles, although there is one colour that features prominently. Eva Maria, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent originally born in Russia and now living in the Pacific nation, offers this guide for fashion-spotters. Dress sense can depict what someone does for a living, where they …

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In the East African nation of Uganda, every ethnic group has its own cuisine, helping to define not only its tastes but also its cultural identity. Diana Phoebe, 25, living in the capital city Kampala, reports. Uganda has more than 52 tribes. Each of these tribes has its own culture, and a staple food that …

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