When 56 countries come together, what is the focus? Here are highlights from the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Human rights
Politics and Society UK work visa for elite graduates is exclusive and based on flawed assumptions
The UK is offering an elite visa for well-off graduates from elite institutions to stay temporarily in the UK.
Politics and Society Echoes down the corridor: The meaning of June 16
The class of 1976 shook off the previous generation’s climate of fear and showed the country what it could achieve through mobilisation. Now, more than ever, we need to take heed.
Politics and Society Twitter town square: what Elon Musk could learn from Aristotle
The ancient Greeks had the same problems with populism, hate speech and fake news as Twitter does today.
African identities Cartoon | LGBTQI in Africa: Discrimination and homophobia persist
While a few African countries have partly decriminalised LGBTQI persons, giving them better protection, there is still widespread discrimination against people with non-conforming sexual orientations and gender identities.
Politics and Society Truce in Ethiopia opens the door to African mediators
As encouraging steps are taken to resolve the military conflict, pressure for a negotiated settlement is needed.
African identities Pride Month: Rising queer African icons (Part 1)
They have championed sexual and gender minority rights, risked their lives to live boldly, educated their communities, and created art that depicts queer realities. Meet some of Africa’s Rising Queer Icons.
African identities Zambia’s LGBTQIA+ activists battle softly-softly
The country’s discriminatory laws and societal attitudes towards queer people mean each bit of help they do receive requires caution, patience and a network of sympathetic friends.
Politics and Society Cartoon | UK-Rwanda refugee deal to proceed despite criticism
The UK government recently revealed that it will soon send the first group of refugees to Rwanda, where they will remain while their applications are being processed.