Africa is often described as the world’s youngest continent and is endowed with significant mineral resources. Yet, it is also marked by political leaders who overstay their mandates, entrenched corruption and political greed, and chronically dysfunctional institutions. This disconnect has clear consequences and is becoming increasingly visible in the streets, where Gen Z protests have emerged driven by poor governance, chronic corruption, nepotism, and a pervasive lack of economic and social opportunities.
The Forum 2000 Foundation's Democratic Solidarity Africa project has published a report examining why the distance between mass protest and durable institutional transformation remains substantial and what can be done to turn flash-in-the-pan moments into lasting reform.
