Read more Democracy & Participation “A youth view on deciding who heads CHOGM” April 27, 2018 2310 views Did the announcement of HRH Prince Charles to succeed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth influence how young people view the Commonwealth? Angelique…
Read more Editor's Pick “Facing the environmental cost of democracy” September 6, 2017 2596 views Elections are a crucial part of a healthy democracy, but Angelique Pouponneau, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the Seychelles, raises…
Read more Peace Building “A tribute to peace and Sir James Mancham” January 30, 2017 3263 views Angelique Pouponneau, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the Seychelles, recalls the career of former President Sir James Mancham, and argues…
Read more Human Rights “Countries must invest in HIV positive citizens” October 4, 2016 2881 views With the population of persons affected by HIV and AIDS still growing, Angelique Pouponneau, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the…
Read more Editor's Pick “The disenfranchisement of youth” September 1, 2016 6143 views Legislation setting the voting age creates a conflict for potential voters, writes Angelique Pouponneau, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the…
Read more Democracy & Participation “Not too young to run for office” August 26, 2016 3662 views With election day looming, Angelique Pouponneau, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the Seychelles, questions the rules about eligibility to run…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Views on decriminalising homosexuality” April 25, 2016 2927 views Repealing a little-used law against homosexuality sparked a potentially divisive debate, but Angelique Pouponneau, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the…
Read more Editor's Pick “How well do you know your Constitution?” February 5, 2016 6240 views “Young people have a role to play in ensuring good governance by keeping watch on all branches of the State,”…
Read more Entrepreneurship & EmploymentYouth Networks Young East African entrepreneurs join forces to boost enterprise and create jobs October 8, 2015 3580 views Young entrepreneurs across East Africa have formed a regional coalition of youth business organisations. It is called the Commonwealth Alliance…
Read more Sustainable Development Goals “The role of young people in the next 15 years” August 19, 2015 4373 views World leaders have agreed on Sustainable Development Goals, but Angelique Pouponneau, 25, a Correspondent from Victoria in the Seychelles, says…