Tag Archives: Youth

The fate of a Nigerian Youth

Sometimes ago, I accused the Nigerian youth of being the major culprit of corruption in Nigeria, with this writeup, I believe I will be justified. An average Nigerian youth does not know what the future hold for him/her, we keep … read more »

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Ghana: A Day Spent at the Accra Youth Summit (part 1)

By Akpah Prince A day spent at the GNAT HALL on the 16th march, 2013 for the maiden edition of the Accra Youth Summit was something worthwhile to tell you about. Organised by a young prolific motivational speaker, Jeremiah Buabeng, … read more »

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Kenya: The Quest For Restorative Justice – Analysis

One clear element is that violence in Kenya has to do with community identities, particularly where the young males of society are concerned. By Kisuke Ndiku In recent assessments it has emerged that young people are contributors to certain types … read more »

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Ethiopia: Rise of the Chee-Hippo Generation

The Silent World of Hippos on Planet Cheetah In my first weekly commentary of the new year, I “proclaimed” 2013 “Year of Ethiopia’s Cheetah Generation” (young people). I also promised to reach, teach and preach to Ethiopia’s youth this year … read more »

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South Africa: Why Zuma is right … and wrong

Babalwa Shota When President Jacob Zuma deviated from his prepared speech at the National House of Traditional Leaders this week, two responses came to mind: he’s right … and he’s wrong. While parts of his unscripted monologue verged on vitriol, … read more »

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The Plight of Street Children in Ethiopia II

By Seble Teweldebirhan, Ezega.com Child labor has always been a challenge for Ethiopian children. With an extreme poverty, illiteracy and wicked tradition and attitude towards children, the price one pays for growing up in Ethiopia is a lot unjust than … read more »

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‘I felt like having sex’: Girl, 13, reveals why she had contraceptive implant at school

A 13-year-old girl today said she had a contraceptive implant fitted at school without her mother knowing because she ‘felt like having sex.’ The teenager is one of 33 schoolgirls who have been fitted with the device in Southampton as … read more »

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46 held at Angolan activists’ trial

Luanda – Angolan police arrested 42 people after unleashing dogs to break up a crowd of hundreds of young activists gathered outside a court in the capital Luanda, witnesses said on Friday. Five people were injured by dog bites outside … read more »

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Police, youths face off in London

London – Riot police faced off with youths in fresh violence in London on Monday in the third day of disorder after some of the worst rioting in the British capital in years at the weekend. Scores of young people … read more »

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Life in Ghana is too expensive – Nana Konadu

Ghana is one of the most expensive countries to live in at the moment; that is according to the former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. “By the time you leave here, you will find that Ghana is one of the … read more »

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Nigerian Rising soccer star gunned down after Bulls game

Those who knew Kabiru Adewunmi could easily imagine the 16-year-old flashing his pearl-white smile as he and five friends from his native Nigeria walked to a Chatham-neighborhood convenience store after celebrating a playoff win Tuesday night by the Chicago Bulls. … read more »

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How to beat bullying

Bullies, unfortunately, can be found everywhere. From the oversized kid who used to steal your lunch and give you wedgies to the popular girl who spread nasty rumours and the restaurant manager on a power-trip who made your life as … read more »

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