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“Nigeria – who cares for its needs?”

November 27, 2015 2044 views

Elections are a time to reflect on democracy, writes Jonathan Ugiagbe, 30, a Correspondent from Benin in Nigeria, who argues…

“Corruption would make mockery of justice”

October 29, 2015 2038 views

Investigative reporting has focused attention on the justice system, writes Michael Gyekye, 22, a Correspondent from Koforidua in Ghana, but also provides…

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“Partisan politics and party loyalty”

October 16, 2015 2897 views

As Canadians head to the polls in a federal election, Alvin Ma, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada, looks at the…

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Campaigning kicks off for Commonwealth Youth Council elections

October 14, 2015 2723 views

Campaigning for the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) executive positions has officially begun. After receiving approximately 150 applications for nine…

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“Youth participation in Sri Lanka’s democracy”

August 30, 2015 2814 views

Young people are deeply affected by politics, but too often are not engaged in the process, writes Tiloma Chandrasekera, 27, a Correspondent…

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“Are Jamaicans stumbling in the dark?

August 25, 2015 1987 views

The internet provides vast access to information, but as Rashaun Watson, 22, a Correspondent from Portmore in Jamaica writes, information…

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“Trump brings attitude to political contest”

August 13, 2015 1981 views

Donald Trump’s candidacy is spicing up the race for United States president, writes Harmanan Singh, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from…

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“Nigerian Youths In Motion offer advice to President”

June 22, 2015 2509 views

Participants at a Town Hall session are asking Nigeria’s leaders to take ground-breaking steps to address youth issues and include…

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“Partners in education and governance for Nigeria”

June 15, 2015 2117 views

A unique workshop took science, technology and ethics to a teen audience in Nigeria. Timi Olagunju, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent…

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“Youth, for the sake of freedom, get into politics!”

June 15, 2015 2240 views

Voter apathy and disengagement are significant threats to democracy, writes Jake Elson, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia,…

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