New struggles are taking shape across the African continent and in the diaspora. Reminiscent of the 60s, a wave of consciousness has been sweeping across the continent with young people pushing for good governance and respect of fundamental human rights. At the core of the struggles is the desire by young Africans to be heard, respected and included in decisions to shape an inclusive Africa we want.
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Africans rising 10 influential young Africans keeping the Pan African dream alive
The community of future-oriented African thinkers and doers met on the 10th and 11th of December 2020 to reflect on various challenges and achievements at the 2020 African Crossroads hybrid edition. We recognise and celebrate the huge contributions of other indefatigable Africans who have made a significant impact in keeping the Pan-African dream alive.
Politics and Society Bobi Wine has already changed the Ugandan opposition. Can he change the government?
In surpassing opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye, Robert Kyagulanyi has done what many Ugandans thought impossible. But can he topple Museveni?
Politics and Society New report ranks how friendly – or not – African governments are towards girls
Social norms, practices and attitudes in African societies hinder the lives, survival and development of girls.
Uncategorized Young Kenyans have their say about politics, corruption and their sense of belonging
Our findings suggest that it is time to take Kenyan youth seriously as politically important actors.
Africans rising #EndSARS: How Nigeria can tap into its youthful population
With 70 percent of its people under 30 years, Nigeria needs to harness the strength in its youthful population.
Politics and Society Young Nigerians rise up to demand a different kind of freedom
For young Nigerian protesters on social media and on the streets, #ENDSARS is as much an expression of a will to modernity as it is a yearning to be treated with dignity.
Politics and Society Kenya: how stark inequality frustrates the dreams of Nairobi’s jobless young men
Kenya has sometimes been described as a “hustler nation”. More than 80% of the population work in the informal economy, deriving incomes from hawking goods, fixing cars and working on construction sites.
Politics and Society Africa’s youth stand up to seasoned politicians
Bobi Wine’s political movement in Uganda shows how organised youth groups can challenge the status quo.