The youth call for continued activism against political injustice and inequality. We have all witnessed monumental changes with regard to how young Africans engage with and challenge power over the past three years. Popular currents against political injustice and economic inequality have massively shifted the political landscape in many African countries, leaving several regimes on the back foot. What is the way forward for African youth at this juncture? The Gen Z protests in Kenya, which began as protests against an unpopular 2024 Finance Bill, quickly morphed into a #MustGo moment that shook the very foundations of the state.

Source: Standard Digital March 24, 2026 00:00 UTC