Africa News Tonight; Ruto seeks to boost US ties, EFF wants to cut ANC lead in election, Malawi politician paves the way for younger leaders - May 22, 2024 Africa News Tonight - VOA Africa

President William Ruto’s state visit to the United States this week could be a turning point for Kenya and is aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. In South Africa’s election next Wednesday, the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters group is expected to consolidate its position as the country’s third-largest political party. Malawi’s youngest member of parliament, Fyness Magonjwa, has taken the lead in the fight against barriers that exclude young people from entering politics.