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world3 months ago•4 min saved

Africa's Long-Serving Leaders Defy Retirement and Democracy

Many African countries are led by very old leaders, with Cameroon’s Paul Biya, at 92, being the oldest, seeking an eighth term amid ongoing issues like violence and corruption. Other long-serving leaders include Malawi's Peter Mutharika, Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara, Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang, and Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa, all in their 80s. Despite the prevalence of gerontocracies, youth protests and emerging younger leaders signal potential shifts in Africa's political landscape.

via NPR|

#africa #aging-leaders #gerontocracy

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

AOC Supports Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Race Amid Polls and Endorsements

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race, framing it as a battle against the 'gerontocracy' represented by Andrew Cuomo, and emphasizing the importance of generational change and progressive politics in the broader Democratic Party and national context.

via Politico|

#aoc #cuomo #gerontocracy

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"US Congress: Aging Lawmakers and Lingering Health Concerns Fuel Power Hoarding Anxiety"

The recent cognitive incidents of high-profile politicians like Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein highlight the issue of the advanced age of America's top lawmakers. With the median age of the Senate being 65.3, the oldest ever, and the lack of term limits, there is a concern about a cozy club of multimillionaire boomer lawmakers hoarding power and refusing to make space for a younger generation. While age itself may not be the problem, the lack of fresh blood and ideas in government is. The article suggests the need for term limits to ensure a healthy democracy and a constant stream of new perspectives.

via The Guardian|

#age-limits #fresh-blood #gerontocracy