Showing Results For:

Tag: Africa

   Kenya’s coalition government has been working to reconcile the country since it was plunged to the brink of collapse in tribal violence that followed the 2007 election, writes Peter Njoroge, 25, a Commonwealth Corrrespondent from the town of Kiambu in Kenya. But as elections approach there are concerns about whether enough has been accomplished.   …

“Kenya needs to rise beyond tribal politics” Read More »

Revolution creates change in leadership, but it can also bring prolonged disorder, new political cliques, and armed violence, writes Ayo Morakinyo, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. Instead of rebellion, he advocates a mental revolution for both citizens and leaders. Today, many Nigerian youth are yearning for a revolutionary displacement of the nation’s leadership. They …

“Revolution is incapable of resolving major problems” Read More »

January 6 is an auspicious date for the son of a devout rural couple, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri in Nigeria.  On that day John Onaiyekan took the first step in a dream that led to becoming a Cardinal who earns laurels for his work on inter-religious harmony and his fatherly …

“That dream is growing larger than he imagined” Read More »

The State of the Nation address Rwandans heard as 2012 closed its books indicates positive economic trends. David Masengesho, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kigali in Rwanda, says President Paul Kagame reported that safety and good governance contributed to increased revenue and financial opportunity. Job number increases, safety, peace and good governance contributed to the …

"Positive trends as Rwanda moves into a new year" Read More »

 Nigeria has the world’s highest rate of out-of-school children of primary grade level, reports Tayo Elegbede, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, but an ambitious new campaign aims to put the country on track to meet goals for universal education. The single most effective means of reducing poverty, especially in a developing country like Nigeria, …

“Nigeria’s challenge – universal primary education” Read More »

Uganda’s government is considering a ban on the mini-skirt, but Ronald Ochoo, a Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, wonders how that law will be supported by the public and enforced by authorities.  On a sunny Wednesday, waking up to Facebook wall updates, they all stated the same thing – a mini skirt law in Uganda, …

“How will Uganda implement the mini-skirt bill?” Read More »

Biotechnology can be an essential tool for Africa’s economic transformation, says Ronald Ochoo, a Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda. He gives a bird’s eye view into the ideas exchanged at a public lecture organised by the Association for Strengthening Agriculture Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA).  “Biotechnology has the potential to do for the agriculture …

"Biotechnology: the new hope for Africa's future" Read More »

Nigeria is a big consumer of technological products from other countries yet produces little of its own. The government should be commended for promoting entrepreneurship to fill this gap, writes Ayo Morakinyo, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. He says the government should also create opportunities for people not interested in entrepreneurship. It is unfortunate …

"University overhaul could fill employment gaps" Read More »

A Global Peace Index survey ranks Nigeria among the least peaceful countries in the world, writes Tayo Elegbede, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos, Nigeria. The same survey indicates that internal conflict is on the increase, and offers advice on homicide rates. A new survey rates Nigeria as the 14th least peaceful country in the world …

“The world is becoming less peaceful” Read More »