Y'en a marre movement

2011–2012 · Dakar

In January 2011, Senegalese rappers and activists founded the Y'en a marre movement to mobilise young people to engage in civic life. When President Wade tried to amend the Constitution to seek a third term, Y'en a marre organised demonstrations. This mobilisation contributed to the democratic transition of 2012.

Sources

• Cairn.info — « Y'en a marre, une lente sédimentation des frustrations » (Mouvements, 2012)
• Jeune Afrique — le jour où Y'en a marre est né

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