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bird TenX: 10 influential youth activists shaping the African electoral climate

bird TenX: 10 influential youth activists shaping the African electoral climate

WITH Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the youngest ever elected African president, serving as a symbol of youthful leadership, and a surge in young demographics increasingly prominent in mainstream politics, youth electoral activism is gaining momentum in countries like Ghana and Eswatini. These nations are experiencing renewed discussions and movements surrounding elections and civic engagement among the youth. With more than a third of African countries heading to the electoral booth in 2024, youth electoral activism is gaining a spotlight in countries like Ghana and Eswatini, where the youth have revived discussions and movements around elections and civic engagement. 1. Hardi Yakubu…
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Kenyan doccie ‘Softie’ lands on Oscar 2021 Best Documentaries shortlist

Kenyan doccie ‘Softie’ lands on Oscar 2021 Best Documentaries shortlist

MPHO RANTAO KENYAN documentary ‘Softie’ has achieved recognition since its premiere in October by being shortlisted on the Oscars’ 2021 list for ‘Best Documentary Feature’, a list that features over 40 documentaries from across the world.  Kenyan director Sam Soko’s debut documentary follows the story of Kenyan photographer and political activist Boniface Mwangi,  and his journey as Kenya’s most vocal agent provocateur for social and political change over seven years.  The film chronicles Mwangi’s journey with chaos-filled protests, which leads to campaigning on the streets for a political seat in his old neighbourhood of Starehe and risking his family’s safety…
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