by Alphonse Akouyu Recently, I was invited to reflect on ‘Why Community Initiatives Fail’ with a diverse group of youth who are nursing dreams of becoming game changers in their communities. Harboring any ambition of trying to bring about hope and transformation in any place which can be associated with the word ‘community’, is extremely …
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How to Improve Judicial Systems to Restore Trust Amongst The People They Serve
April 13th, 2024by Joshua Kimera The judicial system stands as the cornerstone of any society founded upon the princ …
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The Gambia considers repeal of ban on Female Genital Mutilation
April 1st, 2024by Ruhamah Ifere Barely 10 days past the 2024 commemoration of International Women’s Day, women and …
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Silencing the Guns in the DRC: Where are the women?
March 15th, 2024by Lillian Efobi The guns continue to roar in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) despite sev …
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Read moreby Lillian Efobi Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. In December 2018, January 24th was announced by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of Education. The adoption was meant to be a declaration of the role that education plays in peace and development. Subsequently, this day has …
by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Diaspora: the movement, migration or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland. Merriam-Webster dictionary Pan-Africanism: a movement for the political union of all African nations Merriam-Webster dictionary The two terms hold synonymous weight in tandem with each other. On one hand you have the diaspora, centered around …
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by Ruhamah Ifere On Tuesday, February 6, the International Day for Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation will be commemorated globally to essentially create awareness on the effect of Female Genital Mutilation on women and girls. Female Genital Mutilation affects at least 200 million women globally. It is the cutting and removal of parts of …
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by Monica Islam The People’s Republic of China, although an economic powerhouse, is no stranger to accusations of human rights abuses in the country. For instance, from an environmental perspective, China is the world’s top pollutant emitter. Nearly 60,000 people die due to water pollution every year in China. Other concerns are hostility towards religious …
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by Lillian Efobi On Christmas Eve of 2023, gunmen stormed several communities in Plateau State, Nigeria, burning houses and shooting residents. The International Crisis Group stated that deadly conflict and violence has killed over 8,000 people since 2011, and displaced over 200,000, some into neighbouring Niger in Northwest Nigeria. This violence involves armed organisations, including …
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by Muhammed Badamasi In the early hours of a regular day, thousands of people transport themselves through slow moving traffic in crowded buses and cars in Lagos, the most populous city in Africa. Shops and businesses come alive as early as six in the morning, and at night, people fill the streets looking for entertainment …
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by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga In this day and age there has been a powerful wave supporting youth empowerment. Society has collectively come to acknowledge the vital role youth play in shaping and advancing communities. Gone are the days of belittling youth perspectives and refusing them a seat at the table because of their “underdeveloped minds”. …
“I believe the children are our future…” Whitney Houston, Greatest Love of All by Adedoyin Ajayi Citizens constitute the true wealth of a nation. Human resources comprise the active factors of production responsible for corralling the passive factors (land, physical capital, technology) to build societies, develop institutions, create wealth, and add value. Consequently, a nation …
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by Lillian Efobi The future of work is changing rapidly around the world and Nigeria is no exception. The country is undergoing a demographic revolution, with a young and growing population. This brings both opportunities and challenges to the youth labour market. On the one hand, the growing youth population represents a potential workforce that …
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