Africa faces huge skills gap as millions of youths enter job market

Africa Skills for Jobs Academy Seeks Solutions as 12M Youths Chase 3M Formal Jobs Annually

Youth Innovations at the centre stage as Africa grapples with rising food security

As Africa faces a severe hunger crisis with over 307 million people affected, the upcoming Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Dakar will spotlight youth-led innovations as a key solution. The forum, themed “Africa’s Youth: Leading Collaboration, Innovation and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation,” recognizes the crucial role of young Africans in transforming food and nutrition security.

Initiative to boost soft skills for East African women entrepreneurs launched

A new initiative has been launched to empower women entrepreneurs across East Africa by enhancing their market-related soft skills. The program aims to boost competitiveness and address persistent challenges faced by women in business within the region.

Youths urged to seek foreign jobs in the skilled trade service sector for career development

Why is Africa’s Private Equity Market Capturing Less than 1% of GDP in Deal Volumes?

Private equity investment in Africa remains significantly low, capturing less than 1% of its GDP in deal volumes despite strong entrepreneurial activity. This stark financing gap, exemplified by US$6.4 billion in African private equity deals in 2023 compared to the EU's US$455 billion, highlights a major development challenge for the continent.