What can youth protestors in Nigeria learn from other African youth protests?

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As Nigerians discuss holding nationwide demonstrations in August over the high costs of living and food prices, many wonder if the protests can force Nigeria's government to respond. And what can protestors learn from other movements in Africa? DW speaks to student activist Lindokuhle Patiwe from the University of Cape Town and Ibrahim Shatambaya from Usman Danfordiyo University in Nigeria.

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