Youth are sometimes seen as too immature to take part in politics, writes Rizwan Anwar, 24, a Correspondent from Lahore in Pakistan. But he argues that democracy means including youth who want to shape the future. People between the ages of 15 and 29 constitute youth. Those in their teens among the youth are said …

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Election Day in Bangladesh is just weeks away, and while many may be disillusioned with politics, Abdullah Al Hasan, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh argues that representational politics is still one of the most important ways to serve the people of any country. Before I add anyone as a friend on Facebook, I …

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As Nigerians get ready to go to the polls in February, 2019 Olawole Olakunle, 24, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, has a word  of caution for young politicians. He argues that there are three mistakes his generation must not make. Our generation is blessed with some of the best of talents in all stratums of …

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