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Youth account for 60% of all African unemployed.

Africa’s youth: a ‘ticking time bomb’ or an opportunity?

The story of Africa’s worrisome youth unemployment is often told alongside the story of the continent’s fast and steady economic growth.

Published by on May 3rd, 2013 at 12:05 pm
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China in the heart of Africa

“China’s gift to Africa.” The new headquarters of the African Union, is so called because China picked up the US$200 million tab for the state-of-the-art complex.

Published by on December 2nd, 2012 at 01:12 pm
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African economies capture world attention, but still a long way to go

Undoubtedly Africa is still bedevilled by poverty, with half of its people living on less than $2 a day. However, its economic growth over the past decade has been striking.

Published by on August 12th, 2012 at 07:08 pm