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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.
Young activists in Bangladesh successfully pushed for democratic change, leading to new leadership possibilities after years of political stagnation. Their movement now positions them as key voices in shaping the country's next government.
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 35-year-old former rapper turned politician is crushing veteran leaders in Nepal's historic election, riding a wave of youth-driven change six months after protests toppled the government. Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is heading for a stunning parliamentary majority.
After facing national political tensions, MP Esmah Lahlah is returning to where her heart leads her: fighting for young people at the city level. The 46-year-old will lead Amsterdam's education, youth employment, and youth care as the city's newest alderman.
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.
When a BJP lawmaker was injured setting fire to his effigy, her political opponent visited her hospital bedside with a message of unity. The gesture is drawing praise across party lines in India's often divisive political landscape.
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.
Nigeria's Bauchi State is taking a groundbreaking approach to community safety by partnering with young people instead of policing them. The new campaign empowers youth to reject political manipulation and online thuggery through education, dialogue, and trust-building.
A satirical social media movement born from an insult has exploded into India's fastest-growing youth platform, giving voice to millions frustrated by exam scandals and unemployment. The Cockroach Janta Party now rivals India's biggest political parties online.
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.
Thousands of young protesters in India celebrated victory after their demonstrations forced the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The youth-led movement demanded accountability over leaked exam questions and concerns about their job prospects.
A groundbreaking new law in Ghana mandates 30% women in public office now, rising to 50% by 2034. The legislation tackles barriers that have kept women and youth out of politics for decades.
Thousands gathered in Wa, Ghana for Eid al-Fitr prayers, where religious and political leaders joined forces to combat youth drug abuse and advocate for educational reforms. Christians and Muslims pledged partnership to protect the next generation.
A political strategist reveals why Americans vote against their own interests and how better storytelling about democracy could heal the nation's deep political divide. Her research on tribal instincts offers unexpected hope for unity.
Mexico now has more women than men in its federal legislature and half its cabinet, surpassing the United States by double in female political representation. The transformation happened in just 17 years thanks to constitutional reforms requiring gender parity.
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.
After decades of political exile, Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reunited with family after completing his sentence, potentially closing a divisive chapter in Thai politics. The 76-year-old's release marks a moment of reconciliation between opposing political forces.
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.
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