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Tag: Youth
South Africa’s Young Democracy Leaves Its Young Voters Disillusioned
We spoke to South Africans who grew up in the three decades since the country overthrew apartheid and held its first free election about their lives and plans to vote — or not — in this week’s pivotal election.
Boy Scouts to Change Its Name to Scouting America
The organization, which is battling bankruptcy and sexual abuse claims, said the rebrand was part of an effort to be more inclusive and welcome all members of America’s youth.
Scotland Pauses Gender Medications for Minors
The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.
Ukraine’s New Draft Unsettles the Young
Reporters from The New York Times spoke to men who could be affected by the change.
Ukraine’s New Draft Unsettles the Young
Reporters from The New York Times spoke to men who could be affected by the change.
Senegal’s New President Was Unknown, but ‘This Family is Not New to Ruling’
How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye, age 44, go from obscurity to a resounding win in Senegal’s presidential election? At the family homestead, one relative explained, “This family is not new to ruling.”
Senegal Votes in an Election That Almost Didn’t Happen
The top opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko, is barred from running. So Sunday’s vote is widely seen as a choice between his handpicked candidate and the departing president’s designated successor.
Senegal’s 2024 Election: What to Know
Senegal was seen as an outpost of democracy in a coup-plagued region until its president tried to cancel the election last month. He failed, and it’s going ahead next Sunday.
Senegal’s Opposition Leaders Freed from Jail Days Before Election
The presidential candidate of the main opposition party, as well as its powerful founder, was released 10 days before the West African country is set to hold a national election.