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Africa's New Generation Reshapes Politics From Government to Streets: Tanzania's Geopolitics Expert
A new generation is gaining influence across African politics, not only through younger leaders but also through shifting policies and increased youth participation, Godfrey Mchungu told Sputnik Africa.
🇸🇳 In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (44) took office in 2024 with a pledge to fight corruption, improve transparency, and review resource contracts.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré (34) has pushed for greater control over the gold sector and reduced reliance on European companies.
🇰🇪 Outside government, young Kenyans forced President Ruto to withdraw the 2024 Finance Bill through mass protests—a vivid example of youth's political involvement without getting an official position.
👉 While young leaders are taking power and youth are pressuring governments, challenges remain: delivering jobs, accountability, and strong institutions will determine whether this is a real transformation or just a generational shift, Mchungu noted.
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