A Commonwealth Correspondent from Ghana has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship for her postgraduate studies. Ewura Adwoa Adjeibea Larbi has received the European Union-funded fellowship to pursue a joint master’s in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management at four universities across the European Union, beginning September 2025. A dedicated advocate for …

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by Evans Ijakaa “Boys are very easy to raise, by the way.”  No, they are not. What people often mean by this statement is: boys are very easy to neglect. The statement really means, we don’t pay as much attention to boys. They’re called “easy” because no one is asking them how they feel, what …

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by Ruhamah Ifere I am writing this from both a research and personal perspective based on recent happenings. I attempted to draft an article using the pen and what sight I beheld! I wondered aloud if I was being chased with a cutlass or if a bomb had detonated close by. Whatever the case, I …

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by Ruhamah Ifere On Commonwealth Day, Truly Verify Africa pioneered a revolution! The virtual event themed “Verify, Innovate, Transform” brought together  industry leaders, AI experts, and young changemakers to reshape Africa’s approach to information integrity.  From expert-led discussions on AI-powered verification to hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge fact-checking tools, attendees gained invaluable insights into combating misinformation. …

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by Hervinder Kaur Today is my graduation day. A day that summed up years of work, perseverance, and determination. Amongst thousands of students, glittering robes and dresses, there’s a unanimous hope for a brighter future, a silent fear of what’s next and beaming radiance of every parent- and a deep sense of gratitude. Lost in …

When education is a costly dream: Necessity or Survival first? Read More »

by Imran Bacchus Young people play a crucial role in our democracies. Oftentimes, they are left on the sidelines of key decision-making at the national level, which can affect their lives and future. On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Guyana National Youth Council (GNYC), through its President, organised a group of young people to be …

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by Lilian Efobi The continuous building of educational partnerships that transcend cultural and geographical boundaries between the United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria led to Jollof and Tea discussion between both countries at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The discussion featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including UNILAG’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development …

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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa In North Eastern Nigeria, a region that has battled insurgency for over a decade, resulting in over a million displaced persons, land destroyed by explosions, and pollution among other crisis inflicted hazards, a new wave is beginning to emerge. For several years now, this region, which comprises states such as Borno, …

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by Jasmine Koria Despite its distance from both Europe and the continental United States, the Commonwealth Pacific has consistently yielded small but high-achieving cohorts of United Kingdom (UK) postgraduate scholars over the last few years. Samoa, in particular, has been privileged to put forward between two and four candidates annually to study in the UK. …

Commonwealth Scholarships: Closing Equity Gaps by Sharing Our Commonwealth Read More »