by Similoluwa Ifedayo Leadership is the act of guiding a group of people or an organisation. Every good leader with the aim of building a system that transcends time requires the ability to take risks and challenge the status quo. Leadership in sustainable development plays a key role in addressing poverty and fostering inclusive economic progress. According to the World Bank Group, about 700 million people live on less than $2.15 per day, the extreme poverty line. Extreme poverty remains concentrated in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, fragile and conflict-affected areas, and rural areas. For exa ..read more

by Ainesh Dey photo caption: The team arguing against the motion won the 8th Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development The 8th Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development held recently in London shed light on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The motion under discussion, ‘Artificial Intelligence is the answer to accelerating the power of sport to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030,’ sparked lively debate among experts in the field. Ultimately, the tea ..read more

by Joshua Kimera The judicial system stands as the cornerstone of any society founded upon the principles of justice and fairness. It serves as the bedrock upon which trust and confidence in the rule of law are built. However, in recent times, trust in judicial systems worldwide has faced significant challenges, eroded by perceptions of bias, inefficiency and inaccessibility. Consequently, there arises an imperative to explore avenues for enhancing and revitalising these systems to restore faith amongst the people they serve. This article delves into why this is so, and various strategies and ..read more

by Oluwatosin Oludele From “why you dey cry? No be man you be?” to “man no suppose dey gentle my guy”, society has always instructed men on how to act, think, and live. We are constantly bombarded with messages from the media and our environment on the Dos and Don’ts of being a man as though it’s a character we put on, an armor even— “don’t cry, don’t ask for help”; “be tough, be hypersexual”. Endless unspoken and spoken rules that are in the business of turning men to walls—unmoving, unfeeling, a stoic statue made of flesh. Male stereotypes and toxic masculinity did not just pop up like those ..read more

by Sitaram Nayak Atul Singh’s story is one of unwavering commitment to the service of humanity, rooted in his humble beginnings in a village in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Currently residing in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Atul’s journey of compassion began early in his college days, where he pursued a degree in Information Technology. Driven by a profound sense of purpose, Atul initiated the ‘Raktabhiyan’ mission, which translates to ‘Blood Journey’, aiming to dispel myths surrounding blood donation and ensure its availability across the nation. His motivation stems from a personal tragedy wh ..read more

by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Graphic designed by Freepik Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as defined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a measure of the monetary value of final goods and services produced in a country in a given period of time. It counts all of the output generated within the borders of a country. GDP is a popular metric used to represent the total value produced by a country and it is among the important indicators to measure a country’s economic value. Everything from goods like cars and clothes, services like healthcare, and the income of inhabitants encompass a country ..read more

by Monica Islam Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Logical reasoning is an indispensable “soft skill” that today’s graduates need to demonstrate at work. It is an attribute that is tested during college admissions; Graduate Record Examinations (GRE); and undergraduate essays. Outside academia, a well-formed argument enables us to persuade others and win their admiration. An argument consists of three parts: claim, support, and warrant. The claim attempts to prove a point, while the support aims to convince others of the authenticity of the claim through evidence and motivational appeals. The ..read more

by Ruhamah Ifere Barely 10 days past the 2024 commemoration of International Women’s Day, women and girls in The Gambia are facing a potential infringement of their human rights, ironically, by the institution that ought to promote and protect the rights of girls. There has been an uproar, and rightly so,  since lawmakers in The Gambia made an attempt to repeal the 2015 Ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Such a repeal is repugnant to natural justice, equity and good conscience. The outcome of such a repeal, if successful, will lead to the stifling of the voices of girls and women and ..read more

by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Bias simply means a strong inclination of the mind or a preconceived opinion about something or someone. A bias may be favorable or unfavorable: bias in favor of or against an idea. It is a disproportionate weight in favor of or against an idea or thing, usually in a way that is inaccurate, closed-minded, prejudicial, or unfair. It is natural and inherent in human nature . It affects our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner. Bias may stem from several sources including belief, culture, gender, experience, educational background, sexual orie ..read more

by Faseeh Abbas The turmoil in the Middle East, a daily fixture in global news, can be traced back to historical decisions made by Western powers, particularly the British, in the aftermath of World War I. At the heart of this complex narrative lies the Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1915, where the Triple Entente divided the Ottoman Empire’s lands without regard for ethnic boundaries, primarily relying on former Ottoman provinces. Following the end of World War I, the Treaty of Sèvres further exacerbated tensions by allocating significant portions of Eastern Anatolia to the Armenian people and esta ..read more