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A new institute will train 37 Nigerian women to run for office in a country where women hold less than 5% of legislative seats. The program addresses barriers that have kept capable leaders from competing effectively.
Rob Jetten, 38, just became the Netherlands' youngest prime minister and first openly gay leader. He'll need strong negotiation skills to lead his minority coalition through a full four-year term.
The Netherlands just swore in Rob Jetten as its youngest prime minister ever at 38, marking a historic moment for the country. The openly gay leader of the pro-EU D66 party will guide a new coalition focused on climate action and European cooperation.
West African leaders just committed to giving women and young people real political power, not just symbolic seats. Ghana hosted a four-day summit that ended with concrete plans to transform who gets to make decisions across the region.
A new global survey reveals Australians are proudest of their fellow citizens, not what many might expect. In a world often divided, 25% cited mateship and helping neighbors in crisis as their top source of national pride.
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Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who passed away at 84, transformed American politics and paved the way for Barack Obama's presidency. His decades of activism, from ending apartheid to registering millions of voters, showed how one voice can change history.
Before Barack Obama made history, Jesse Jackson showed America a Black president was possible. His groundbreaking campaigns in the 1980s changed voting rules and energized millions, creating the path Obama would walk to the White House.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who freed hostages abroad and reshaped American politics at home, has died at 84. The man who literally ran into a high school student in a parking lot had spent decades running toward justice.
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South Africa's government is seeing its most significant generational shift since 1994, with leaders in their 30s and 40s bringing fresh energy to long-troubled departments. From fixing Home Affairs to achieving record education results, these young ministers are delivering real progress.
A Ghanaian lawmaker is putting his money where his mouth is, donating 1,000 bags of cement and cash to build his party's new regional headquarters. The move shows political leaders investing in their communities' infrastructure.
While national politics feels impossible, a survey of 1,400 local officials reveals city and county leaders are largely protected from toxic polarization. The secret? Neighbors fixing potholes together care less about party labels.
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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley made history as her party won all 30 seats in the House of Assembly for the third consecutive election. The victory reflects widespread support for her mission to end poverty and champion democracy in the Caribbean nation.
Despite climate challenges, renewable energy has become so affordable that its momentum is unstoppable. Even political resistance can't slow down the clean energy revolution sweeping the globe.
The world's biggest investment firms are pouring record amounts into renewable energy and climate solutions, with new funds totaling over $50 billion in 2025. Even as politics shift, the global race toward clean power is accelerating faster than ever.
A grassroots organizer overcame ten-to-one spending to win a congressional primary in New Jersey, proving progressive candidates can connect with moderate voters. Analilia Mejia's victory shows the power of door-to-door organizing over massive outside spending.
While national politics feels hopelessly divided, a new survey reveals local governments are thriving on cooperation and compromise. The secret? Face-to-face relationships and concrete problems that demand practical solutions.
A new poll reveals that 6 in 10 Americans believe you can fall in love with someone who has opposite political views. Even better, belief in love at first sight has jumped to its highest level in a decade.
Portugal chose stability and hope over division, electing center-left candidate António José Seguro as president with 70% of the vote. The decisive win signals voters' embrace of unity after years of political uncertainty.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a former heavy metal drummer and Margaret Thatcher admirer, is winning her snap election in a landslide after just four months in office. Her bold political gamble is paying off in a historic victory.
The viral "He Gets Us" campaign returns to Super Bowl 2026 with a message about finding fulfillment beyond material success. After years of controversy, the ads shift from cultural battles to personal reflection.
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