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Terror attacks unleashed by the shadowy Boko Haram sect in Nigeria have aroused concerns about the country’s future direction, reports Tayo Elegbede, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent and radio presenter from Lagos. Nigeria’s peaceful existence in recent times has been threatened by bombings and general insecurity, especially in the northern part of the country. Daily, Nigerians, and indeed …

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Terror attacks unleashed by the shadowy Boko Haram sect in Nigeria have aroused concerns about the country’s future direction, reports Tayo Elegbede, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent and radio presenter from Lagos. Nigeria’s peaceful existence in recent times has been threatened by bombings and general insecurity, especially in the northern part of the country. Daily, Nigerians, and indeed …

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A decision by the International Criminal Court to try those suspected of inciting Kenya’s worst election violence may be a step in the right direction, however those displaced as a result of the conflict still face a bleak future. Simon Hart, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Britain living in Nairobi, reports. This month the International Criminal Court …

“Kenya’s election violence: Why the ICC ruling might not matter” Read More »

A decision by the International Criminal Court to try those suspected of inciting Kenya’s worst election violence may be a step in the right direction, however those displaced as a result of the conflict still face a bleak future. Simon Hart, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Britain living in Nairobi, reports. This month the International Criminal Court …

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Helping to organise a recent training workshop for unskilled youths in Rwanda was a rewarding experience for David Masengesho, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent and intern-trainer at an NGO based in Kigali. From 4 to 19 February, 33 young male and female employees and high school and university graduates took part in “Why Essential”, a training organized and …

“Sharing my skills and knowledge to empower other young people” Read More »

Helping to organise a recent training workshop for unskilled youths in Rwanda was a rewarding experience for David Masengesho, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent and intern-trainer at an NGO based in Kigali. From 4 to 19 February, 33 young male and female employees and high school and university graduates took part in “Why Essential”, a training organized and …

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If a Nigerian governor substitutes merit for nepotism, it is partly because it is the only guarantee to enjoy retirement at the hands of friends, family and townsmen, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri. “There is nothing basically wrong with the Nigerian land or climate or water or air or anything else. The …

“The trouble with Nigeria? The people encourage wrongdoings” Read More »

If a Nigerian governor substitutes merit for nepotism, it is partly because it is the only guarantee to enjoy retirement at the hands of friends, family and townsmen, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri. “There is nothing basically wrong with the Nigerian land or climate or water or air or anything else. The …

"The trouble with Nigeria? The people encourage wrongdoings" Read More »

Across Africa, one would hope that home-grown garments would be more popular than western jeans and t-shirts, however the reverse is often true. Commonwealth Correspondent Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24, from Nigeria, delves deep into this story of style and substance. Fashion is a statement of who we are. Whether we are young or old, white or …

“Local fabrics are one of the strongest signs of African culture” Read More »

Across Africa, one would hope that home-grown garments would be more popular than western jeans and t-shirts, however the reverse is often true. Commonwealth Correspondent Ayodeji Morakinyo, 24, from Nigeria, delves deep into this story of style and substance. Fashion is a statement of who we are. Whether we are young or old, white or …

"Local fabrics are one of the strongest signs of African culture" Read More »