A divisive political situation threatens to damage ten years of economic and social progress in Kenya, writes Folmi Yohanna, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bauchi State in Nigeria. In recent times, Kenya has been regarded as one of the stable democracies in Africa, a regional player in East Africa, a major communications and logistics hub, …

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Recent talk of a political alliance has raised questions, writes Paul Odhiambo, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, with some seeing it as good news and others worried about the implications. On Friday 9th March 2018 the leader of National Super Alliance (NASA), Rt. Honourable Raila Amollo Odinga met with President Uhuru Kenyatta …

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Adopting best practices is a seen as positive, but Muhammed Badamasi, 22, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria, argues that cultural bias must be considered in making assessment of what is best for the situation. The term cultural cringe was developed by A.A. Philips, in his controversial 1950 essay of the same name. Cultural cringe is …

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A recent election gave Ariana Joseph, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Antigua and Barbuda, opportunity to reflect on the factors that can help build a strong and secure future. Recently, the nation of Antigua and Barbuda was called to action to determine which of the political parties would lead the twin island state for the …

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Based on a collective sense of exclusivity and under-representation, Terez Lord, 25, a Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, says the Caribbean’s young people have decided that it is time to change from rhetoric to action. A plethora of challenges that affect us, our development and – by extension – the entire nation has not been properly diagnosed …

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