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As Long as Youth Remain Excluded, Expect Protests, Expect Uprisings, Expect Change

“Viva Africa! Amandla!” With these impactful words, Mr. Ahmed Bening, Secretary General of the Pan-African Youth Union (PYU), initiated a powerful dialogue at the 5th APRM Youth Symposium, which took place at

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Strengthening Youth Advocacy in SADC: SAYoF Partners with HIVOS at the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) Standing Committee Session.

During the recent SADC-PF Plenary Assembly Standing Committee Session held in Johannesburg, October 2025, SAYoF proudly partnered with HIVOS on a regional Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) program. Leading the

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Call for Applications: Climate Justice & Digital Governance Incubator Programs 2026

Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa (ALESA) invites youth aged 18–30 to apply for the Digital Governance Incubator (DGI) and the Climate Justice Incubator (CJI). These programs aim to train, mentor, and

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Speech by Ms. Eunice G. Kamwendo at the United Nations Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) Solution Session.

Speech was delivered at the United Nations Second World Summit for Social Development (wwssd2)-Solution Session, 6 November 2025 | Virtual (Doha, Qatar), themed, “Leveraging inclusive industrialization, value addition, and trade to address

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Embracing Change: Ambassador Marie Antoinette Rose’s Vision for Youth Governance #APRMYouth

SAYNews |South Africa | APRM Youth Symposium| 11/11/2025| As the  5th APRM Youth Symposium kick started yesterday at the Pan-African Parliament in South Africa, Ambassador Marie Antoinette Rose, CEO of the APRM

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Empowering Southern Africa’s Youth: Harnessing Inclusive Industrialization, Value Addition, and Trade to Combat Unemployment

Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) Presentation | Doha|Second World Summit for Social Development | 06-11-25| Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and distinguished participants, It is a privilege to present before you today

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The 5th Pan-African Youth Forum Kicks Off in Djibouti

Djibouti | 04 November 2025 | The 5th Pan-African Youth Forum (PAYF2025) commenced in Djibouti on November 4, 2025, with enthusiasm and energy, celebrated through a vibrant cultural performance during the Opening

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Strengthening Collaboration: SADC and UNDP Discuss Pathways for Sustainable Development

On November 4, 2025, His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), engaged in a consultative meeting with Dr. Matthias Naab, Director of the United Nations

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SAYoF Updates Partners on ‘SADC Youth Call for Tobacco Control’

On October 22–23, 2025, the Southern African Youth Forum (SAYoF) participated in the pivotal Y-Act -Partners meeting convened by AMREF,and various partners. This gathering took place at the picturesque Swahili Beach Hotel

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Leveraging Inclusive Industrialization, Value Addition, and Trade to Address Youth Unemployment in Southern Africa.

On November 6, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Southern African Time, a pivotal side session titled “Leveraging Inclusive Industrialization, Value Addition and Trade to Address Youth Unemployment in Southern Africa” will

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