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Is Senegal sending a message to young Africans?

Mimi Mefo Takambou
April 2, 2024

Senegal swore in Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday. He becomes the youngest African president. Nigeria's Bola Tinubu is 72 and Ghana's Nana Akuffo-Addo is 80. But Africa's oldest leader is Cameroon's Paul Biya, aged 91. So, is Faye's victory a sign that Africa's youth are ready to lead? Listen to this interesting podcast.

https://p.dw.com/p/4eLN3

Host: Mimi Mefo Takambou

Debate: Moki Edwin Kindzeka in Cameroon

Clip: Alex Gitta in Uganda

Producer: Jane Nyingi

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

A weekly podcast for the 77% of Africans who are under 35 years of age. We're a generation of confident, dynamic young people who are shaping Africa's future. You can listen below — or on your favorite podcast platform.

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