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Politicians with African roots made historic gains in the US midterms: Abdul El-Sayed was elected Michigan senator, becoming the first Muslim senator, and 29-year-old Melat Kiros became the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress. Adrian Boafo won Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, while Somali-born Ilhan Omar secured a fifth term and several candidates of Nigerian heritage won state and local races. Their victories drew attention from young people in Africa, including in Nigeria and Kenya, where national elections are due in 2027.
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