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Youth

This beat covers young people (16-35) making outstanding contributions to society in any field of endeavor.

Grammy winner and UNICEF ambassador, Angélique Kidjo, shares insights on blending cultures, empowering women and youth, and her ongoing mission to bring Africa’s voice to the world.
Youth

Angélique Kidjo on music, activism, and empowering Africa’s next generation

UNICEF A conversation with Angélique Kidjo on the power of music, Africa’s future, and breaking boundaries.
A young aviation student at Kwara State's aviation college in Nigeria.
Youth

Unlocking the potential of Africa’s youth

NEPAD Why technical and vocational education and training is essential for equipping young Africans with the skills needed for a thriving society.
Young people.
Youth

Empowering Africa's Youth: A Commitment to Our Future

AU Youth Supporting Africa’s youth through digital literacy, greater participation in democratic processes, and active involvement in climate action are crucial steps to foster economic growth and sustainable development of the continent
A student.
Youth

The duality of the education challenge in Africa: Historical imperatives and 21st-century necessities

youth Exploring Africa's educational journey: from historical triumphs to modern challenges. Reshaping the continent's future through innovative education.

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two men in a field
Youth

Using technology to fight food insecurity in Botswana

Julie Kubia, Research Director, Africa Field Agents, Kenya
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Market research is key to success for young entrepreneurs

The UN Youth Envoy engaging with young peace ambassadors in Torit.

UN Youth Envoy advocates for “future proof” policies to build capacity of young South Sudanese

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Youth of different political persuasions got together in Yambio to become agents of peace.

Unprecedented rally in Yambio brings together government and opposition youth to become peace agents

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Betty Kariuki (right), YALI’s director of partnerships, with some of the beneficiaries.    Betty Kariuki

Partnerships: Creating opportunities for youth

Public, private and civil society organisations team up to tackle unemployment

Benedict Faustine Kikove

An ‘ambassador’ for people’s rights

31-year-old Tanzanian mobilizing for positive social change

Mohamed Orman Bangura

A legacy of youth empowerment

Meet 33-year-old Sierra Leone’s youth affairs minister

Bogolo Kenewendo of Botswana is also adviser to the UN Secretary-General on digital cooperation

Youthful minister opening doors for women and girls

Bogolo Kenewendo of Botswana is also adviser to the UN Secretary-General on digital cooperation

Egypt ‘Ify’ Ufele

Egypt ‘Ify’ Ufele

African themes a standout in young designer’s fashion line

In Bol, Chad, the Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed (l) meets Halima Yakoy Adam who survived a Boko Haram suicide bombing mission.

Girls groomed for suicide missions fight back against the extremists of Lake Chad

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Rita Kimani

Linking smallholder farmers to banks

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—Rita Kimani

Samar Mezghanni

Youth still under-represented in leadership

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—Samar Mezghanni

Africa’s greatest assets are its young people

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Interview with Ahmad Alhendawi, UN youth envoy

Africa’s mobile youth drive change

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Cell phones reshape youth cultures