Youth-led protests across Africa fight for governmental change

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Published October 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM PDT

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Youth-led protests are shaking Africa, from the Indian Ocean to the Sahara, as Generation Z demands change after years of poor governance.

NPR’s Emmanuel Akinwotu reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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