Keywords: Youth


Morocco launches PAASIFEJ to advance inclusive rural development and strengthen agricultural resilience

Morocco has introduced an ambitious rural development initiative designed to reshape agricultural growth by placing women, young people and local communities at the centre of its strategy. The Programme to Support Inclusive Solidarity Agriculture for Women and Youth (PAASIFEJ) represents a new approach......

India youth protesters end demonstration after government talks and education minister's resignation

India's youth protest movement announced the end of its nationwide demonstrations on Saturday after reaching an agreement with the government, bringing weeks of unrest over alleged examination paper leaks to a close. The decision was confirmed by a spokesperson for the movement following discussions......

Majority of French children aged 10 to 14 support social media ban for under-15s, study finds

A majority of children aged 10 to 14 in France support a proposed ban on social media access for users under the age of 15, according to a new study released by the country's audiovisual and digital regulator, Arcom. The findings suggest that many young people recognize concerns surrounding online......

Modi vows tougher action on exam fraud as student protests intensify in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged swift and stringent action against those responsible for alleged examination fraud, responding to growing public anger as student demonstrations continue in New Delhi. The announcement comes after several days of protests led by students and young people......

From Vision to Action: Major transformations in Morocco under HM King Mohammed VI

On July 30, 2026, Morocco will celebrate the 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI's accession to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors. More than just a national commemoration, the Throne Day is a significant moment to assess the major transformations that the Kingdom has undergone since 1999......

GCC population projected to reach 62.8 million in 2025

The population of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is expected to reach 62.8 million people in 2025, reflecting continued demographic growth across the six member states. According to the GCC Statistical Centre, the region has experienced steady population expansion over the past several years, driven......

Meta faces Tennessee trial over claims Instagram was designed to encourage addictive use

Meta Platforms is facing a major legal challenge in Tennessee, where state authorities accuse the company of designing Instagram in a way that encourages excessive use among young people and contributes to a youth mental health crisis. The trial, which began with jury selection in Nashville, is part......

China’s youth unemployment rate falls to one-year low as labor market shows signs of improvement

China’s youth unemployment rate declined to its lowest level in a year in June, according to official data, offering a positive signal for the country’s labor market despite continued challenges facing young job seekers. Figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed......

India’s youth-led ‘cockroach movement’ says founder detained during education protests

India’s youth-led “cockroach movement” has claimed that its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was taken into police custody on Monday as activists continued protests demanding accountability over alleged exam paper leaks and calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The......