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Is youth activism making African leaders worried?

George Okachi
July 24, 2024

The wave of youth-led protests in Kenya is shocking the world but inspiring youth activism in Africa. Youth around the continent are watching their counterparts thwart President William Ruto in Kenya. Young Africans seem undeterred by the warnings coming from Ruto and other leaders such as Yoweri Museveni in Uganda. Should African leaders be worried about a revolution in the making?

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Host: George Okachi in Bonn, Germany

Debate: Sam Olukoya in Nigeria

Vox Pops: Frank Yiga in Uganda

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