by Rihab Smati | 24 Feb 2026 | African Leadership Academy, Health and Wellness, Personal Reflections, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Shouting and screaming in anger pushes people away. When we take responsibility for our emotions, we can reach understanding and deepen our relationships. Two women in a discussion. (Photo by SDI Productions/Getty Images Signature) This article by student Rihab Smati...
by Haude Estefania Yapi | 23 Feb 2026 | Africa, African Leadership Academy, Health and Wellness, Student Posts, Youth Voices
With access to healthcare limited and expensive, many in Côte d’Ivoire and elsewhere turn to counterfeit drugs. A woman considers buying a bottle of medicine off a store shelf. (Photo by FatCamera/ Getty Images Signature) This article by student Haude Estefania Yapi...
by Ahmed Elias Koudir | 19 Feb 2026 | Africa, African Leadership Academy, Education, Politics, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Young people across the globe are taking to the streets. In Morocco one demand is clear: Give us an education that helps us navigate the world we live in. People take part in a youth-led protest against corruption and calling for healthcare and education reform,...
by Jack Kapund Kambale | 13 Feb 2026 | African Leadership Academy, Culture, Personal Reflections, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Every moment could be our last opportunity in life, and this acknowledgement gives weight to our actions while stripping away trivial distractions. A section of the painting “Death And Life” by Gustav Klimt, 1908. This article by student Jack Kapund...
by Ayira Browne | 12 Feb 2026 | Africa, African Leadership Academy, Culture, Economy, Personal Reflections, Student Posts, Youth Voices
We learn that it is good to share what we have with those less fortunate. But when those around us simply take, important social bonds begin to fray. Two hands beg for help. (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock) This article by student Ayira Browne was produced out of News...
by AyanfeOluwa Ayanlade | 10 Feb 2026 | African Leadership Academy, Environment, Student Posts, Technology, Youth Voices
Many argue that technology comes with high social and environmental costs. Others say innovation will save our planet. Can both be right? A smart phone sits on a dinner table. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by student AyanfeOluwa Ayanlade was produced out...
by Fatma Ezzahra Rziga | 9 Feb 2026 | African Leadership Academy, Culture, Personal Reflections, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Language shapes how people perceive each other. Small differences in pronunciation can affect who is welcomed or dismissed. But language can also be a bridge. Two women in conversation. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by student Fatma Ezzahra Rziga was...
by Ramona-Blessing Mkunna | 9 Jan 2026 | Africa, African Leadership Academy, Contest winners, Health and Wellness, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Raising a child with autism carries special challenges. Confronting the ignorance of society shouldn’t be one of them. A Tanzanian flag set against the colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces that signify autism awareness. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by...
by News Decoder | 9 Dec 2025 | African Leadership Academy, Contests, European School Brussels, Journalism, News Decoder Updates, SOS-HGIC, Thacher School
E-cars, autism, climate change, racial discrimination, a religious cult. These were subjects students tackled in the 18th News Decoder Storytelling Competition. A trophy and the News Decoder logo. (Illustration by News Decoder) A story about pollution caused when...
by News Decoder | 4 Dec 2025 | African Leadership Academy, Decoder Dialogues, Hewitt, News Decoder alumni, News Decoder Updates, VIBGYOR
In our latest Decoder Dialogue we sat down with young people to hear their thoughts about speaking out. Why aren’t more people listening to what they say? Video of the Decoder Dialogue on speaking out shows a woman at a microphone. (Illustration by News Decoder)...