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Young people who are pessimistic about their economic futures are unlikely to sit idly by waiting for change. They will demand it. Photo: Nichole Sobecki/AFP
AFRICA

Africa’s youth driving a transformative future

Young people on the continent are taking up new initiatives focusing on democracy, resource management and peacebuilding to shift power to people

  • Binaifer Nowrojee
8 min read
Although there are several state-sponsored initiatives aimed at creating work opportunities, these initiatives tend to miss many young people who are isolated as a result of vulnerabilities and social exclusion.
AFRICA

To silence Africa’s guns, empower its youth

It may be impossible to end the cycle of conflict in various countries on the continent without creating jobs for young people

  • Edwin Ikhuoria
4 min read