We explore the impact of Africa's growing youth demographic on the continent's politics. Young people are moving to the cities in ever-increasing numbers and they are more and more digitally connected. The combination of these factors, says MICHELLE GAVIN of the Council on Foreign Relations, is leading to a new era for the continent - one that is already shaking political establishments in several countries. In her new book,"How Urban Youth Are Transforming African Politics, MICHELLE highlights the economic challenges presented by this youth bulge. Together with PATRICK SMITH, we consider the potential for both unrest and democratic renewal as young people assert their rights and seek opportunities for a better life.

We also discuss the potential impact of AI on jobs in Africa and what it could mean for the continent's youth. Does this increasingly assertive movement of young people present a real threat to the continent's forever leaders like Cameroon's Paul Biya and Uganda's Yoweri Museveni. We touch on recent events in Madagascar, Morocco and Kenya.

How Urban Youth Are Transforming African Politics by Michelle Gavin.