How debt is fuelling Africa youth protests

The youth protests witnessed across several African countries are linked to high debt, experts say, reflecting how economic decisions by the ruling elite impact the poor.

Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria are among African countries facing youth revolt over the cost of living, largely blamed on fiscal measures by governments struggling to pay debts to local and foreign lenders.

In July, Kenyan youthful protesters, dubbed Gen-Z, took to the streets protesting against the Finance Bill 2024, which comprised punitive tax measures partly meant to raise funds to repay Kenyan’s debts.

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