Afrika'da gençliğin siyasi rolü

Qiraat African, cilt.1, sa.55, ss.19-32, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)

The political role of youth in Africa

Abstract

African youth constitute an important subject of study for the various interested

parties, and the reason for this is that youth is an active element in the social changes in the

African continent. Politics is an aspect that reflects the presence of African youth in the public

affairs of African countries. This study attempts to address the various aspects related to the

political role of youth in Africa, with emphasis on the importance of this role in building the

future of the continent. This study took into account the importance of the demographic

formation of youth in the continent and its significant impact on the demographic structure in

Africa in general. In addition to shedding light on political generations in Africa and the place

of youth in contextual developments within these generations. The study also focused on the

most important formal and informal efforts in support of youth participation in the political

process of African countries.

Keywords: Africa, youth, politics