The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
Tag: Youth
India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem
The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.
India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem
The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.
Namibia Election: What to Know
Voters head to the polls on Wednesday in the latest test for one of southern Africa’s liberation parties, which have been rebuked at the ballot box this year.
I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.
After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation.
A Whole New Ballgame
What soccer, a recent foray into coaching and years of writing this newsletter taught our columnist about the game, and himself.
Chinese Students Went on Mass Night Bike Rides. Officials Shut Them Down.
Making the impromptu five-hour ride between two Chinese cities became a craze among young people. But as their numbers swelled, the authorities shut it down.
Young African Voters Reject Liberation-Era Political Parties
Political parties that have governed for decades since African countries overthrew colonial rulers are now being challenged by frustrated young voters.
Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke
After 58 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power.
Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Presidency in Disputed Election
Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party, which has governed the southern African nation for nearly 50 years, was declared the victor amid violence and widespread allegations of fraud.