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New anti-slavery law is not making headlines

February 4, 2019 2526 views

A new anti-slavery bill in Australia has gotten little attention from the media, writes Cody B. Mitchell, 17, a Commonwealth…

Vote for Nigeria

February 3, 2019 2182 views

Elections in Nigeria may not be perfect, writes Belema Ekine, 28, a correspondent from Tombia, Rivers State in Nigeria who…

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“Three mistakes we must not make”

January 24, 2019 2451 views

As Nigerians get ready to go to the polls in February, 2019 Olawole Olakunle, 24, a Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria,…

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“The beauty of politics is in serving the people”

November 30, 2018 3902 views

Election Day in Bangladesh is just weeks away, and while many may be disillusioned with politics, Abdullah Al Hasan, 27, a…

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Nigeria: A democracy where votes are for sale

November 2, 2018 1920 views

The power of the people is eroded when vote buying takes place, writes Folmi Yohanna, 28, a Commonwealth Correspondent from…

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“You’ve got to be part of it to change it”

October 29, 2018 2201 views

Disillusioned with the politics in their country , young people sometimes refuse to participate in the political process, but Maisy Bentley,…

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What Bobi Wine means to Uganda’s youth

October 29, 2018 2878 views

A popular young musician turned politician is challenging the status quo in Uganda’s politics, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent…

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“Education begins when you can ask why”

October 21, 2018 1838 views

University students were reportedly among persons being harassed by a special police squad in Nigeria months ago. While the reform…

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Governance

“Zambia’s problems expose a crisis of leadership”

September 30, 2018 3203 views

An investigation done by Africa Confidential has alleged wide-scale corruption and misuse of donor funds by Zambia’s government. McPherlain Chungu, 22, a…

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“Who watches the watchman?”

August 28, 2018 2013 views

The work of Ghanaian investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Anas Aremeyaw Anas to uncover evil practices and corruption in Ghana has…

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