A national commemoration to mark the sacrifice of tens of thousands of Australians and New Zealanders during the First World War brings home the tragedy of war and the importance of civic responsibility for Fale Andrew Lesa, a 21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Auckland, New Zealand. ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia …

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Could the republican movement in New Zealand be a sign of growing discontent with the British monarchy and maturity as a nation, or is it just a passing phase? Fale Andrew Lesa, a 21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Auckland, New Zealand, reports. There are exactly fifty-four Commonwealth states today, and within this figure there are sixteen …

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Could the republican movement in New Zealand be a sign of growing discontent with the British monarchy and maturity as a nation, or is it just a passing phase? Fale Andrew Lesa, a 21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Auckland, New Zealand, reports. There are exactly fifty-four Commonwealth states today, and within this figure there are sixteen …

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The death of America’s number one enemy has given US President Barack Obama a significant boost, but it is not likely to bring an end to fear and conspiracy theories, writes 19-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent Alisha Lewis from New Zealand. It’s been a pretty good month for Barack Obama. After weeks of drilling and controversy surrounding …

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In Britain, earlier this month proponents of electoral reform had their hopes dashed  when a referendum on a new voting system was lost. Sam Bayes, a 27-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from London, gives his verdict on hopes for the future.  Will it be a case of evolution or revolution? Well I must confess I’m disappointed. The UK’s …

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In Britain, earlier this month proponents of electoral reform had their hopes dashed  when a referendum on a new voting system was lost. Sam Bayes, a 27-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from London, gives his verdict on hopes for the future.  Will it be a case of evolution or revolution? Well I must confess I’m disappointed. The UK’s …

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Over fifty heads of state witnessed the inauguration of the newly-elected Nigerian president, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan yesterday. Tayo Elegbede, a radio presenter, social entrepreneur and writer from Lagos, reports on this new milestone for the country’s 12-year-old democracy. Through its national journey since 1960, Nigeria as a political domain has experienced various forms of governance …

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Following national elections last month, Singapore’s government should re-engage its citizens, particularly the increasing number of youths who may have different perspectives on the country’s development, writes Tan Pei Ying, a 29-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent. Singapore has done well economically since its independence in 1965. Led by the ruling People’s Action Party, our country has experienced tremendous …

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Following national elections last month, Singapore’s government should re-engage its citizens, particularly the increasing number of youths who may have different perspectives on the country’s development, writes Tan Pei Ying, a 29-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent. Singapore has done well economically since its independence in 1965. Led by the ruling People’s Action Party, our country has experienced tremendous …

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With financial strains facing both Britain and the United States, perhaps it would be cheaper to defend against threats on home soil rather than abroad, writes Ryan Bachoo, a  21-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago. There are damning indicators that suggest Britain’s business of war in the Middle East may be coming to a quick and …

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