Youth

Kenya's Gen Z has revived the ‘Niko kadi’ slogan to urge youth to register as voters from next week and reshape 2027 leadership. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced registration starts March 30 for 30 days. Several politicians have joined the call with varying aims.

March 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Santiago Wanderers defeated Flamengo 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time during the Copa Libertadores Sub-20 final held in Ecuador. The Chilean side became the first from Chile to claim this continental youth title. Fans celebrated wildly in Valparaíso.

In Knivsta, first-time voters make up eight percent of the electorate for the election in six months, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden. The municipality ranks fifth among Swedish municipalities, following Danderyd, Lomma, Salem, and Ekerö. The rising share of young voters challenges parties to tailor their policies and outreach.

March 13, 2026 Reported by AI

A 15-year-old stole a bus in Wiesbaden to drive 130 kilometers to Karlsruhe and take his 14-year-old girlfriend to school. Police are puzzled about how the youth obtained the master key and why he could drive the bus so competently. The bus remained undamaged, and the boy was handed over to his guardians.