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Ghana's National Youth Authority brought together government agencies for a day of sports, games, and friendly competition at Accra Sports Stadium. The inter-agency gala is part of month-long celebrations promoting youth engagement across the country.
A gubernatorial candidate in Nigeria's Adamawa State is promising to fill 60% of government positions with young people if elected in 2027. The bold inclusion plan aims to tackle poverty and unemployment through youth-led governance.
Nigeria's African Democratic Congress just submitted a bold constitutional reform requiring 30% women and 20% youth in party leadership. The changes also guarantee inclusion for people with disabilities and strengthen democratic processes across the board.
Ghana's CEO of the National Youth Authority just challenged the world to stop treating young people as an afterthought. At Oxford University, he shared how Ghana's youth-first approach could transform nations.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan celebrated the nation's young people as architects of the future on International Youth Day. His message highlights how investing in youth drives national progress and global leadership.
The Gambia's Youth and Sports Minister pledged to use athletics as a powerful tool for building healthier, more inclusive communities. Speaking at the Commonwealth Sports Ministers' Meeting in Glasgow, Minister Bakary Y. Badjie outlined his vision for sport-driven social change.
Nigeria is creating a new platform to empower millions of women and young people through education, financial support, and economic opportunity. The country will become the first to implement an African Union program designed to unlock potential and accelerate inclusive growth.
Zimbabwean teenage athletes are preparing for the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event ever hosted on African soil. The historic Games represent a breakthrough moment for young African athletes competing close to home.
Young people across five Ghanaian districts are getting a seat at the table where local development decisions get made. A new dialogue program is breaking down barriers that kept youth voices out of city planning and budget decisions.
Ghana is gearing up to send young athletes to Africa's historic first Youth Olympic Games in Senegal this fall, with plans that go far beyond winning medals. The team aims to develop competitors who return home as changemakers and global ambassadors.
Young leaders across Ghana are celebrating a proposal to lower the minimum presidential age from 40 to 30, calling it a win for political inclusion. The constitutional reform could open doors for a generation eager to shape their country's future.
When 13-year-old Kaya became homeless, she found hope at Passages, a youth hub helping hundreds of young Australians rebuild their lives. The Perth center proves that basics like showers and hot meals can be the foundation for real change.
A youth-led giving circle just celebrated two years of charitable donations by helping hundreds of feral cats get the care they need. The 100 Kids for Change Oceanside group is racing toward 100 members with help from local service clubs.
Over 200 young innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers gathered at South Africa's 11th Annual Green Youth Indaba to chart pathways for youth-led sustainable solutions. The two-day summit focused on turning environmental challenges into economic opportunities through circular economy strategies and cross-sector partnerships.
Morocco's youth football development program has impressed FIFA so much that the organization plans to replicate it across Africa. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation earned the recognition after two FIFA inspection visits revealed exceptional training methods and infrastructure.
A Ghanaian police detective is sounding the alarm on predatory network marketing schemes luring young people into overcrowded living conditions and financial ruin. His call to action is sparking national attention on protecting Ghana's most valuable resource: its youth.
Spain's women's youth basketball teams have achieved something remarkable: 20 consecutive podium finishes across international competitions since 2022. The streak showcases one of the most dominant runs in youth sports history.
A new youth-focused church in Lagos is combining spiritual guidance with practical training in digital skills and carpentry to help young people build meaningful careers. The initiative aims to transform lives by addressing both spiritual apathy and unemployment among Nigerian youth.
Tasmania is replacing its troubled youth detention center with a new facility that puts children's needs first, featuring small home-like buildings and cultural healing programs. The approach follows a major inquiry that exposed harm at the state's current youth prison.
A proven housing model that's helped thousands of young Australians find stable homes is coming to the Northern Territory, where youth homelessness rates are the nation's highest. Advocates say youth foyers have achieved over 80% success rates in transitioning young people into safe housing.
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