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Editorial (1 comment)
The Network of Pochi TambaAfrican Youths for Development, which is an association of more than 130 youth-led organisations in Africa, decries the use of children in conflicts, armed or not. More

Are Africa’s Natural Resources a HindrancPaul Shawe to Peace and Development?
Steven Spielberg, famous as the Director of the Star Wars films amongst others, recently resigned as artistic adviser to the Beijing Olympics in protest over China's role in the Darfur crisis.
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Child Soldiers, the Gruesome Picture (1 comment)
"I would like you to give a message. Please do your best to tell the world what is happening to us, the children. So that other children don't have to pass through this violence." -
15year old former child soldier after interview with Amnesty International. More

Testimonies of child soldiers
" I feel so bad about the things that I did. It disturbs me so much that I inflicted death on other people " More

Burundian Youths towards Peace Building
Believe it or not, it has happened in my home country which is Burundi. More

Was the Kenyan Peace Deal Brokered by Kofi Annan choreographed or was it a Kenyan Solution?
This is the question exercising the minds of Kenyans, their East African neighbours and the entire African continent. More

Is Cameroon’s Peace Stable and Sustainable or Fragile and Quizzical? (1 comment)
When Cameroon’s taxiChristian Tabifor and transport drivers syndicate launched a strike on the Monday 25th February 2008 to express their discontent and call for an immediate dwindling of the hike in the price of fuel at the pump stations More

Who said Peacekeeping was Easy?
Before he arrived in Kenya, one of the government ministers commented "If Kofi Annan is coming," John Michuki, a member of Mr. Kibaki's inner circle said, "He is not coming at our invitation. More

Peace in Africa (1 comment)
How many deaths will it take till we know that too many men have died? Or child soldiers……. the answer is blowing in the wind More

Wisdom from NAYD Members!

“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved”.
Christian P. Tabifor

“Peace without social justice is like war without killing” Munu Thaddeus

Editorial
The stability of a political system, the continent or whatever way of life depends on whether its principle of legitimacy is perceived as justified.
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BAPESU Seedling Project Report
The seedling project is organized by Benevolent Association for the Protection of the Environment and the Socially Underprivileged (BAPESU). The target group for the program were the young people of the Mezam Division, NW Province of Cameroon.
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Plight of Cameroonian Youth: The Challenge of Living in a Morally Decaying Society
Uncertainty, insecurity and even fear of the future are amongst the problems that confront youth in Cameroon. After providing an overview of the challenges that face Cameroonian youth, this article argues that though prospects are grim, the youth must not wait but act to reverse the tides.
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Brief History of Student Global Aids Campaign
What is the student global aids campaign? The Student Global AIDS Campaign (SGAC) is a national movement with more than 85 chapters at high schools, colleges, and universities across the United States committed to bringing an end to HIV and AIDS in the U.S. and around the world through education, informed advocacy, media work, and direct action.
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Condemnation of Police Brutality against Coast Civil Society Activists
The Civil Society Fraternity at the Coast strongly condemn the barbaric brutality and arrest of 10 of its core members, led by Hussein Khalid of MUHURI, by the Kilifi Police.
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Fight the Good Fight: Six Tips to Managing Workplace Conflict
Ever held a differing opinion from your boss? Boasted dissimilar ideas than your co-worker? Been knocked out by a colleague over a disagreement about a project? (OK, so the last one might be a stretch, but it’s happened before…)
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Wisdom from NAYD Members!

“Small men think they are small; great men never know they are great."
Christian P. Tabifor

“Patience is bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”
Asangha Jude Thaddeus

 

 

 

 

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