Youth drive anti-government protests in Kenya

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Riot police scatter protesters with water canons during demonstrations to mark the historic 1990 Saba Saba (a Swahili word that means seven seven) protests for democratic reforms in the Kangemi slum of Nairobi, Kenya, July 7, 2025.

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Thousands of people in Kenya have taken to the streets to protest the government of President William Ruto. The demonstrations are driven by young people who are frustrated with a host of government policies and are demanding change. Also, a look at why fentanyl seizures at the US-Mexico border have dropped sharply. And, Russia launches its largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine. Plus, a look back at cafes sparking a renaissance in tiny French towns.

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In This Episode

Young people drive anti-government protests in Kenya
8:20
Why are border fentanyl seizures down?
4:28
Bombing Iran has put one of the most successful treaties ever in doubt
8:11
Russia launches largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine
1:29
How the disruptive power of AI threatens democracy
15:39
How airports around the world are looking to speed up security
3:14
Cafes could spark renaissance in tiny French towns
4:16