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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 88816, member: 27"]
Youth exclusion finally sparks real pushback as local leaders and activists team up to shake things up.

ActionAid The Gambia
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[*]ActionAid The Gambia hosted talks with young folks and elders.
[*]Saikou Darboe pushed civic lessons beyond just voting.
[*]The two-year effort gets money from a UN project.
[*]Darboe hopes the sessions tear down old obstacles.
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North Bank Region
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[*]Seedy Lamin Bah saw big crowds of youth and women.
[*]He called the group a positive signal for tomorrow.
[*]Young people make up most of the population there.
[*]Bah stressed that empowering them lifts the whole economy.
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Mansakonko Area Council
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[*]Landing B. Sanneh demanded more youth and women's seats.
[*]He reminded everyone that youth input matters for progress.
[*]Sanneh promised the council would protect their rights.
[*]His team wants voices heard loud and clear now.
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Mayamba Village
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[*]Alhassan Alieu Bah pointed out widespread knowledge gaps.
[*]He thanked organizers for starting these open chats.
[*]Women hold a huge slice of the population.
[*]Bah linked their involvement directly to better growth.
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Participant Views
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[*]Nenneh Dukureh liked the focus on job shortages.
[*]Kabiro Dampha rejected picking leaders by party ties.
[*]Lamin Fadera suggested limits on committee positions.
[*]Binta Jarju blasted norms that keep women at home.
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