How debt is fuelling Africa youth protests

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Protesters in anti-government demonstrations against bad governance and economic hardship in Lagos, Nigeria, on August 5, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

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.

Kenya, Uganda 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.