Africa's aging presidents face Gen Z backlash

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast are 92 and 83.

Get full access to Reuters.com for just $1/week. Subscribe now. One Essential Read One Essential Read Recommended by Kate Turton, Newsletter Editor Africa's aging presidents govern world's youngest populations   As Cameroon's President Paul Biya was re-elected to an eighth term, incumbent Alassane Ouattara is the heavy favourite to win the Ivory Coast election, and Tanzania prepares to go to the polls - there are growing demands for change and accountability from "Gen Z" youth. Read the full article Sponsors are not involved in the creation of newsletters or other Reuters news content. Advertise in this newsletter or on Reuters' website Reuters One Essential Read is sent three days a week. Think your friend or colleague should know about us? Forward this newsletter to them. They can also sign up here. Want to stop receiving this email? Unsubscribe here. To manage which newsletters you're signed up for, click here. This email includes limited tracking for Reuters to understand whether you've engaged with its contents. For more information on how we process your personal information and your rights, please see our Privacy Statement. Terms & Conditions © 2025 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036