Africa’s growing activism: Taking down the autocrats, one at a time
By
‘Tofe Ayeni
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April 5, 2021 11:01
Some politicians on the continent can seem eternal. But from the #EndSARS movement, to the Arab Spring, to Bobi Wine, there is an endless drive for change, too. Africa has a long history of protests and activism in support of better governance, fairer economic systems and development.
Tunisia kicked off a decade of revolutions in Africa in December 2010, with its ‘Jasmine Revolution’ that resulted in the end of the regime of President Zine al-Abidine at the beginning of 2011. Events in Tunisia were a catalyst for the Arab Spring.
Ten years later, ordinary African citizens, particularly the youth, continue to push for change in the archaic political climates of the various