Warsha De Silva

Tragedy on Uganda’s Highway: 46 Dead in Devastating Bus Collision

Africa (Commonwealth Union)—A deadly road crash occurs in western Uganda. At least 46 people have died following a horrific...

Nigeria Energy 2025: Powering a New Era of Innovation, Investment, and Partnership

Africa (Commonwealth Union) – The 12th edition of the Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference returns to Lagos on 28–30...

Are Audit Failures and Output Declines at OBP Fueling Livestock Disease Risks — or Is the Picture More Mixed?

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) reports that it has reached a critical stage of...

The £500,000 Speeding ticket— Can Swift Fines Clean Up Britain’s Water Industry?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union): The British government is seeking to transform environmental enforcement with a radical but straightforward idea: issuing...

Is Pragmatism Overtaking Purity in the EU’s Approach to Emissions Reduction?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union): Maintaining aggressive long-term climate targets at the same time, which is balanced with growing political pressure...

Can Nigeria and Austria’s New Economic Pacts Spark a New Era of Africa–Europe Cooperation?

Africa (Commonwealth Union)—Nigeria and Austria have reported that they are determined to increase economic cooperation, which they discussed at...
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The Red Tractor Revolt: How Britain’s Farm Certification Scheme Was Accused of Greenwashing

Environmental (Commonwealth Union) In what may be a first-of-its-kind decision which brings to light the gap between what is...

Security Breach at Kenya’s State House Sparks National Outcry

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Kenya is in shock following a dramatic security breakdown when a man stabbed a presidential...

Global Conservation Champions Honored at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—Every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress convenes scientists, policymakers, and green leaders from far-off horizons...

Tragedy on South Africa’s Mountain Pass—Bus Crash Claims 42 Lives, Dozens Injured

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In South Africa's deadliest road crash this year, a passenger bus veered off the N1...

The Great Coral Collapse: Earth’s First Major Climate Tipping Point Has Been Crossed

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—The planet has fallen below the radar of a disastrous environmental tipping point: coral reefs are the...

The Royal Green Alliance: How King Charles and Prince William Are Forging a Climate Dynasty

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—In a theatrical display of cross-generational commitment to green issues, King Charles and Prince William appeared together...

Mandating Innovation – Rwanda’s Next Leap Toward a Digital Future

Africa (Commonwealth Union)—Rwanda has consistently proven that ambition and innovation, not scale, determine success. From digital identification and drone-dispensed...

The River Rebellion: How 4,000 Britons Are Taking Polluters to Court in a Historic Lawsuit

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—In the UK's largest ever environmental lawsuit, nearly 4,000 people have come together to sue big poultry...

Africa’s Digital Destiny: Airtel Launches Scholarship to Power the Next Tech Revolution

Africa (Commonwealth Union)—Airtel Africa Foundation has launched a daring Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme aimed at incubating the next generation...

Rwanda Ends Price Controls on Farm Produce, Empowering Farmers Through Market Liberalisation

Africa (Commonwealth Union) - Rwanda has ended its long-standing practice of officially setting prices for agricultural products, which allows...

South Africa Joins French Probe into Death of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ South Africa has dispatched a delegation of top researchers to Paris to assist the French...

Rwanda’s Cooling Revolution: How Africa Is Building a Sustainable Food Future from the Ground Up

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union)—In the heart of Kigali, a revolution is quietly unfolding that has the potential to redefine the...

Rwanda Makes History with Its First Direct Tungsten Shipment to the U.S.

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Rwanda has made history in its mineral export, as the first containers of tungsten exported...

Shockingly Underprepared—UK Faces Rising Climate Risks as Wildlife Suffers

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—The UK is entering an era where climate extremes are no longer distant warnings but daily realities,...

FG Showcases Youth Development Gains, Exceeds 2025 Mid-Term Targets

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Federal Government reasserted its commitment to empowering the youth through innovation, inclusive policies, and...

Europe at a Crossroads—Environmental Decline Threatens Prosperity and Way of Life

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—Europe's traditional way of life is coming under growing threat from the surging pace of environmental degradation,...

Government vs Exporters: Nigeria’s Battle Over Raw Material Value

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria's exports of raw materials keep going up unrelentingly even as the federal government tries...

China’s Climate Pledge—Progress or Missed Opportunity on the Road to 2035?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ China's latest comment on greenhouse gas emissions has ignited a fierce debate among climate scientists, world...

How Airtel’s New FEED Strategy Aims to Empower a Generation Across Africa

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Airtel Africa Foundation, the charitable arm of Airtel Africa plc, has launched a long-term plan...

The Hunger Blindspot: How Failed Early Warnings Are Leaving Millions Vulnerable to Climate-Induced Famine

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ As global extremes of climate intensify, a dangerous gap in international early warning systems is exposing...

Gatwick’s Growing Pains – How a New Runway Tests Britain’s Climate Commitments

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The UK government's go-ahead for Gatwick Airport's second runway is greater than an example of infrastructure...

Ghana’s Bold Move: Why Stars Now Hold More Diplomatic Power Than Politicians

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ In a groundbreaking flip of diplomatic protocol, Ghana has issued five of its strongest cultural...

The Rwandan Doctor’s Healing Through Ubuntu

Africa (Commonwealth Union)—When Dr. Celestin Mutuyimana sits with patients burdened by trauma, he does not begin with charts and...

Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 20.12% as Food Prices Cool, Says NBS

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria's inflation war started to improve in August 2025 as the National Bureau of Statistics...

Five Alarming Realities from the National Risk Assessment in Australia

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Australia stands at the climate crossroads; the Albanese government's historic National Climate Risk Assessment reports a...

How a Pacific-Led Court Ruling Could Force Climate Accountability

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—As Fijian student Vishal Prasad listened to the International Court of Justice's climate ruling, he stood there...

How Africa’s Climate Summit Is Challenging Global Inaction

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—25,000 delegates gathered in Addis Ababa for the second African Climate Summit, a symbolic move that signifies...

Nigeria’s Next Crude Oil? Inside Tinubu’s Push to Transform Africa’s Economy

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that the sweeping reforms initiated by the administration of...

How Solar Power and Critical Minerals Could Transform a Continent

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Under the African sun, a revolution is unfolding in silence. Imports of solar panels from China...

Ramaphosa Rallies BRICS to Resist Disruptive Global Trade Shifts

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called his BRICS counterparts into action to stand together against...

The Unintended Climate Benefits of Disrupting Global Trade

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a twisted policy and consequence reversal, the Trump administration's tough tariff policy, intended to be...

Did Nigeria Just Witness Boko Haram’s Deadliest Attack in Years?

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria’s decade-long insurgency took another deadly turn on Friday night when Boko Haram militants stormed...

Tinubu Hails Record $13.4 billion USD Non-Oil Revenue as Nigeria Shifts from Oil Dependence

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the historic rise in Nigeria's non-oil revenue collections as...

La Niña’s Fading Chill: Why Even a Cooling Phenomenon Can’t Stop Global Heating

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The world climate system is sending mixed signals: even though the La Niña cooling trend appears...

The New Abnormal: How Summer 2025 Became Britain’s Hottest—And Why It’s Just the Beginning

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)—The figures speak for themselves and can no longer be dismissed:16.10°C average temperature, 1.51 degrees above the...

Kenya and Uganda Unite to Dismantle Trade Barriers and Boost Regional Integration

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Kenya and Uganda have reaffirmed their determination to abolish tariffs and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to...

Why the Kaduna Film Festival Is Becoming Africa’s Biggest Voice for Change

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ This year's Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) has once more positioned Northern Nigeria at the...

The Atlantic’s Failing Heart: How the Collapse of a Critical Ocean Current Could Reshape Our World

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the enormous ocean conveyor belt that determines the global climate,...

Nigeria Records Gains in Polio Fight, but Variant Strain Still Threatens Northwest

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria is making great progress in its new battle against the polio virus, although the...

The Unseen Death Toll: How Deforestation Is Killing Thousands Through Silent Heatwaves

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Behind the world climate crisis lies a quieter, more immediate tragedy: humans are being killed by...

Droughts and Deluges – The UK’s Hydrological Identity Crisis

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The familiar rhythm of British weather is disintegrating. Once, the nation could expect a broadly dependable...

Can South Africa Keep Its HIV Program Alive Without US Support?

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ South Africa is racing against time to maintain its top-notch HIV program after the United...

The Invisible Clock: How Heatwaves Are Stealing Our Youth

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ We view heatwaves as temporary disasters, terrible but temporary cycles of suffering which blow over once...

Orbital Sun Harvest—How Space-Based Solar Could Revolutionize Europe’s Energy Future

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Imagine an array of solar panels floating 36,000 kilometers over the surface of Earth, gathering sunlight...

Guterres Urges Investment to Make Africa a Renewable Energy Superpower

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Africa can be a global renewable energy champion if it can attract more investment and...

The Unblinking Heat—How Britain’s Summer Became a Relentless Warmth

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Britain is baking through a summer that's starting to feel less like a season and more...

London’s Concrete Inferno How the City is Cooking Itself—And What Can Be Done

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The disparity of Kilburn's scorching streets and the shaded pathways of Regent's Park is the tale...

Your School Map Was Wrong – Here’s How It Distorted Africa’s Place in the World

Africa (Commonwe alth Union) _ The African Union (AU) has jumped on the bandwagon of growing calls for governments...

Europe’s Energy Paradox- How Heatwaves Are Both Overloading and Undermining the Continent’s Power Grid

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The air conditioning units humming across Europe's sweltering cities this summer tell a dangerous story, one...

Did Nigeria Just Hand President Tinubu a Major Political Victory?

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called its sweep of the legislative by-elections conducted last...

Lights, Camera, Transformation: How Nigerian Filmmakers Are Reshaping Africa’s Creative Economy

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ The flickering lights of the screening room said more than mere compelling pictures shine light...

Nigeria vs Argentina: The Heated Debate Over Who’s Winning the Economic Battle

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ President's Senior Special Assistant on Digital Communications, Engagement, and Strategy, O'tega Ogra, has attacked 2023...

Tinubu’s Masterstroke: The Strategic Calculus Behind Nigeria’s FCC Reshuffle

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ The recent reappointment of Dr. Muheeba Dankaka as Executive Chairman of Nigeria's Federal Character Commission...

Nigerian Market Sees Strong Start Amid Optimism and Selective Buying

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Nigerian equities market began the week on a strong note on Monday, recording a...

Rwanda’s Injectable HIV Prevention Gains Momentum Despite Limited Access

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Seven months after Rwanda rolled out the world's first injectable HIV prevention drug, health officials...

Dr Karl’s Digital Doppelgänger- Can an AI Clone of Australia’s Favourite Scientist Win the Climate Debate?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a dimly lit Sydney office with a tang of old books and rich coffee, Australia's...

Plastic Crisis Crossroads—Scotland Urged to Lead Where Global Talks Fall Short

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The plastic tide overwhelming Scotland's beaches and suffocating its waterways is not just an eyesore; it's...

DigiPlus Declines Despite Expansion Push and Strong Long-Term Gains in SA

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ DigiPlus Interactive (PSE:PLUS) took bold strategic moves, including amending its corporate bylaws and initiating a...

When Mountains Fall: A Swiss Village’s Fight Against Climate Change and Cultural Extinction

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Postcard-pretty Blatten no longer exists. Instead of the wooden cabins that stuck to the valley sides,...

When Conservation Kills: The Deadly Clash Between Elephants and Farmers in Ogun State

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The gruesome video tells a story no government report ever could: a middle-aged farmer lying motionless...

Nigeria Ups Scholarship Grants by 50% to Power Education and Economic Growth

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a bid to boost education and economic competitiveness, the Nigerian Federal Government has raised...

Will the U.S. Undo the Legal Basis for Carbon Emission Controls?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The Trump administration has launched a request for the destruction of the legal finding that greenhouse...

The Illusion of Rescue—Why Nigeria’s Opposition Faces a Political Dead End

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The air is charged with political tension in Nigeria, but the 2027 elections remain two...

Nigeria’s Climate Crossroads: How a Global Court Ruling Exposes Our Constitutional Betrayal

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The gavel sound from The Hague should shake Nigeria to its very roots. When the International...

Nigeria and China strengthen their customs alliance with a high-tech training push

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In an attempt to improve and revolutionize customs services, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has...

Climate Justice Breakthrough – UN Court Opens Door for Nations to Sue Over Global Warming

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a historic shift that could reshape global climate politics, the International Court of Justice (ICJ)...

Dangote’s Explosive Claim: Is Africa Becoming the World’s Oil Dumping Ground?

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Africa's industrialist-in-chief Aliko Dangote has raised an alarm on the influx of Russian petroleum products...

The Green Energy Tipping Point – How Renewables Are Outpacing Fossil Fuels Against All Odds

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The world has crossed a historic threshold in the war on global warming unheroically, without fanfare...

Tinubu Pledges Security Revival as Kaduna Rebuilds from Conflict

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration's unyielding determination to restore peace, security, and order...

Tear Gas Canisters & Trumped-Up Charges: How Kenya’s Government is Targeting Dissent

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ The court was packed with tension on Monday when Kenya's outspoken activist Boniface Mwangi was...

APC Eyes 2027 Victory in Enugu, as Minister Nnaji Slams Market Demolitions

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The All-Progressives Congress (APC) in  Nigeria, is set to make a tremendous political overhaul in...

FIFA’s Climate Foul – How the 2026 World Cup Became an Environmental Disaster in the Making

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The beautiful game is going to leave an ugly mark on our planet. Preparations for the...

Is This the African Century? Dangote’s Bold Seaport Move Might Be the Turning Point

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is going ahead with a sensational proposal to build what...

Climate Strategy Revisions Spark Debate Across Reform UK-Led Councils

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ In a shift in green policy, two councils led by Reform UK intend to abandon climate...

Buildexpo 2025—Nairobi Set to Redefine East Africa’s Construction Future

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nairobi will host the 26th anniversary of Buildexpo Kenya 2025, East Africa's biggest construction and...

How China’s Pollution Fight Accidentally Accelerated Global Warming

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ China's dramatic success in clearing its smoggy skies has come with an unexpected climate cost: reducing...

Nigeria’s Digital Creators Are the New Faces of Influence

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The global creative economy has ballooned to over $250 billion in value, and Nigeria is...

The Complicated Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _The death of Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's former military dictator and later civilian president, has exposed the...

Ramaphosa Suspends Police Minister Amid Explosive Crime Allegations

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ During a dramatic Sunday evening national address, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sent Police Minister...

Cool Havens: The Push to Transform Public Spaces into Heatwave Sanctuaries

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ As Britain readies to deal with its third heatwave of the summer with 34°C (93°F) temperatures,...

Rising Waters, Rising Risks – How Floods Are Reshaping Our World

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ People, homes, and livelihoods are being washed away by floods as high seas contribute to storm...

Global South Rises: BRICS Champions Equity, Climate Action, and True Development

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Distinguished leaders of the expanded BRICS bloc, with 11 member nations now, ended their recent...

Top South African Police General Accuses Minister, Deputy Commissioner of Links to Crime Syndicates

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a stunning reversal that has rocked South Africa's security establishment, KwaZulu-Natal police boss Lieutenant...

Antarctica’s Ocean Flip: How a Saltier Sea Is Accelerating the Frozen Continent’s Collapse

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ A polar puzzle unfolding at Antarctica is rewriting the textbook on Earth's frozen fringe. A sea-ice...

Nigeria Slaps MultiChoice with a ₦766 Million Fine Over Data Privacy Breaches

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) fined MultiChoice Nigeria ₦766,242,500 for violating the Nigeria Data...

Modi’s Ghana Visit Sees Cultural Camaraderie and Deeper Diplomatic Ties

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ghana was marked by more than just diplomatic...

The loss of the legend who rose to the presidency from the anti-apartheid struggle

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ Politics in South Africa lost a prominent player following the death of former Deputy President...

From South Africa to Azania? Bold Proposal Could Rewrite the Nation’s Identity Forever

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ African Transformation Movement (ATM) will be approaching Parliament and the Constitutional Review Committee with proposals...

AIDS at the Crossroads: How Funding Cuts Threaten to Revive a Pandemic We Nearly Beat

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ The world is on the verge of an unimaginable loss in global health, a loss...

The Dirty Dozen Dozen: How 104 Corporations Fuel a Fifth of Global Environmental Conflicts

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ An unexpected pattern emerges when mapping the world's ecological battlefields: the same international giants are repeating...

Clicks Over Crowds- South Africans Embrace the E-Commerce Boom

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ More than half of South Africans aged 16 years and above are shopping online every...

Drowning Nation’s Exodus- Tuvalu’s Climate Refugees Race Against Rising Tides

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Climate warning is history in Tuvalu, where more than one-third of its residents—4,052 citizens—have wagered their...

South Africa Has More Ocean Than Land — So Why Is It Going Unmanaged?

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ A three-ocean-bordering coastal nation, South Africa has an "ocean territory" larger than its land extent...

Beyond the Bosphorus-UK and Turkey Forge New Trade Horizons Through FTA Revamp

(Commonwealth Union) _ The wind of change in commerce is blowing between London and Ankara as technical discussions to...

Silent Reefs, Vanishing Fish: Are We Witnessing the End of Coral Kingdoms?

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ An unthinkable tragedy is playing out in slow motion beneath the sun-dappled waves of the tropical...

Museveni Blames Iran, Israel, and Western Powers for Middle East Conflict in Unprecedented NAM Statement

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Yoweri Museveni, the president of Uganda, broke the diplomatic hush in Africa by harshly denouncing...

A5 Road Block Signals Powerful Shift in Northern Ireland’s Climate Policy

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ A landmark High Court ruling has sharply exposed Northern Ireland’s landscape of green infrastructure ambitions and...

Nigeria and Brazil Deepen Ties with $1 Billion Green Imperative, New MoUs Across Strategic Sectors

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria and Brazil have reaffirmed their partnership with a far-reaching set of accords and a...

Ibrahim Mahama Donates Cement for Law School Project at University of Ghana

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ An unlikely hero with a vision for nation-building is bringing a revolutionary uplift to Ghana's...

Kenya Braces for Protests on First Anniversary of Finance Bill Uprising

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ It has been a year since Kenya's record Gen Z-led protests shook the nation, and...