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African cities sitting on ‘keg of gunpowder’ as growing youth anger fuels unrest

CNN News

Published: July 30,2024 4:45 PM

In some of Africa’s major cities, young people are experiencing a summer of discontent as anger and frustration erupt over corruption, the soaring cost of living, and widespread unemployment.

The protests began in Kenya last month, where young people – particularly Gen Z – engaged in six weeks of demonstrations over an unpopular bill that sought to raise taxes. More than 50 died and hundreds injured as a result of the protests according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. Deaths mostly attributed to the Kenyan Police violent crackdown, arbitral arrests and disappearance of protestors.

President William Ruto retracted the bill and announced a shake-up of his cabinet following pressure from demonstrators who remained on the streets, saying they were unhappy about alleged corruption and police brutality in his government. There have been some calls for him to resign.

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