African youth favour untainted heroes
Robert Mugabe’s death and funeral were largely a matter of indifference to most of the youth of Africa. Their heroes are cut from a different …
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Interview: Aya Chebbi – Talking about her generation…
Aya Chebbi is the first Youth Envoy of the African Union. In this interview, the activist discusses the importance of “intergenerational co-leadership.”
Insight: South Africa – No country for young people
A dysfunctional education system, a distorted labour market and the legacy of Apartheid contribute to high youth unemployment in South Africa.
Let the people speak!
Young Africans are increasingly leading calls for change on how Africa should drive its developmental agenda. Here are some of their views.
We long for real change
Youth in South Africa, no longer vote based on who freed them. They want real change and want it now, Kelebogile Motswatswa captures their hopes …
Give us jobs!
While there is a lot of talk about the potential of African youth, finding a job in a saturated market has become next to impossible.