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Not lost in frustration: African youth in politics

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June 15, 2026

Young Africans are finding new ways to be heard. Is this the future of politics? Watch the series: Not lost in frustration.

Young people are the majority — yet their voices are rarely heard. Across Africa, they face rising costs, unemployment, and shrinking space to be heard. So what happens when traditional politics stops listening?

A new generation is finding new ways to speak. Is this a new kind of politics? 

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