Africa: Should African Countries Lower the Voting Age to 16?

[AllAfrica - Africa] - 10/09/2025
[The Conversation Africa] The UK is moving to lower its voting age from 18 to 16. The new legislation takes effect ahead of the country's next general election in 2029, and is aimed at boosting its democracy. The move has ignited global debate: should 16-year-olds be trusted with the ballot?
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