Also, there is a perception among youths in Africa that politicians are dishonest, corrupt, and that politics is bad. Moreover, without youths’ participation and representation, democratic society could be undermined, because for democracy to function well all parts of society must be included. African youths are less likely to vote in national elections, engage in public behavior or sign up others in raising an issue, compared to their elders. Youth protests have contributed to changing national leaders, and governments in many African countries over the past years. In many African countries , youths are not given opportunities to prove themselves with the excuse that they are not sufficiently experienced to participate actively in the governance of the country.

Source: Front Page Africa August 25, 2020 06:40 UTC