The democratic process is messy, complicated and often inefficient -- but across Africa, activists are redefining democracy by putting protest at its center. In an illuminating talk, political scientist Zachariah Mampilly gives us a primer on the current wave of protests reshaping countries like Tunisia, Malawi and Zimbabwe -- and explains how this form of political dissension expands our political imaginations beyond what we're told is possible.

Zachariah Mampilly: How protest is redefining democracy around the world

How protest is redefining democracy around the world

Africa's third wave of protests, correcting past struggles, is driven by youth demanding genuine democratic transformations.

African protests redefine democracy beyond elections, spotlighting ordinary people's power in shaping political landscapes.

From Senegal to Zimbabwe, nonviolent movements challenge regimes, proving protests as vital democratic tools that reshape governance.