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…