YAANetwork

Young African Activist Network(YAAN) is a platform of young activists across the continent in pursuit of Democracy, Social Justice, and Pan-Africanism.

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The recently concluded and highly contested elections in Cameroon and Tanzania not only sparked interrogations on the future of Africa’s leadership, but also reignited discourses on the fundamental democratic gains and threats witnessed in the 2025 elections.

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Meet the Moderator: @kerry_mwita

Kerry Mwita is a human rights activist working to advance human rights through advocacy on Gender Based Violence (GBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Social accountability and social justice in Kenya.

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Set a reminder for my upcoming Space! https://t.co/5aeSxbo7oB

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Meet the discussant: @JBaneh

Jokem Quinivet Baneh is a Cameroonian Civil Society, Human Rights and Feminist activist who is passionate about rebuilding the image of the African woman.

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Meet the discussant: @PetriderPaul

Petrider Paul is a Co-Managing Director at Imara Leadership Initiative in Tanzania. She leads programmes on women and youth civic engagement, an initiative towards boosting the involvement of women and youth in democratic processes globally.

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Meet the discussant: Epah Mfortaw Nyukechen

Epah Mfortaw Nyukechen is a development practitioner and policy analyst with extensive experience in strategic planning, policy dialogue, and the design and implementation of governance and development programmes.

[YAANetwork @YAAN2019]

The recently concluded and highly contested elections in Cameroon and Tanzania not only sparked interrogations on the future of Africa’s leadership, but also reignited discourses on the fundamental democratic gains and threats witnessed in the 2025 elections.

[YAANetwork @YAAN2019]

Meet the discussant: Epah Mfortaw Nyukechen

Epah Mfortaw Nyukechen is a development practitioner and policy analyst with extensive experience in strategic planning, policy dialogue, and the design and implementation of governance and development programmes.

[YAANetwork @YAAN2019]

Meet the discussant: @PetriderPaul

Petrider Paul is a Co-Managing Director at Imara Leadership Initiative in Tanzania. She leads programmes on women and youth civic engagement, an initiative towards boosting the involvement of women and youth in democratic processes globally.

[YAANetwork @YAAN2019]

Meet the discussant: @JBaneh

Jokem Quinivet Baneh is a Cameroonian Civil Society, Human Rights and Feminist activist who is passionate about rebuilding the image of the African woman.

[YAANetwork @YAAN2019]

Set a reminder for my upcoming Space! https://t.co/5aeSxbo7oB

[YAANetwork @YAAN2019]

Meet the Moderator: @kerry_mwita

Kerry Mwita is a human rights activist working to advance human rights through advocacy on Gender Based Violence (GBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Social accountability and social justice in Kenya.

[YAANetwork @YAAN2019]

Join us here for an insightful youth-led discussion.📌

[YAANetwork @YAAN2019]

The recently concluded and highly contested elections in Cameroon and Tanzania not only sparked interrogations on the future of Africa’s leadership, but also reignited discourses on the fundamental democratic gains and threats witnessed in the 2025 elections.

[YAANetwork @YAAN2019]

The discussion will also explore best next steps towards achieving the working group's focus areas:

1. Advancing the active and equitable participation of young women in Africa’s political
spheres
2. Eliminating all forms of gender-based violence across the continent

[Sebastian Sperling @Seb_Sperling]

Youth for power! ✊🏾

@FES_SouthAfrica looking back on a year full of rewarding exchanges with young activists, young politicians & young citizens - and the important youth work of amazing partners like @YouthLabZA, @OneVoice_SA, @rivonia_circle, #FHAS, @YAAN2019, ... Ngiyabonga!

[Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tanzania @FESTanzania]

🕥 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Public Dialogue
🎓 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Graduation Ceremony
👉 Register to join us in person: https://t.co/P7GJ9tmpyc

📲 Watch live on Facebook @FESTanzania or via Zoom: https://t.co/MLHSQ2ZGvH

#YouthVoice #YouthParticipation #LeadershipDevelopment

[Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tanzania @FESTanzania]

🔴#HappeningNow: Join us for the #publicdialogue on #Youth & #Elections, covering barriers to youth participation, pro-youth agendas, and digital engagement at the #YoungCitizensForum graduation.

[Queen Jokem @JBaneh]

Representing 237🇨🇲🇨🇲 Educating an African Fit for the 21st Century.
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