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April 14, 2026
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To unlock potential, Africa must embrace intergenerational leadership

To unlock potential, Africa must embrace intergenerational leadership

Strategic leadership renewal is key in turning Africa’s developmental gains and demographic advantage into lasting prosperity for the next generation...

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Africa's ability to harness its "demographic dividend" hinges on embracing intergenerational leadership to address challenges posed by its young and rapidly growing population.

  • Africa is the youngest continent, with over 60 per cent of its population under 25.
  • The article highlights a critical need for new leadership models that integrate youth dynamism with experienced wisdom, as exemplified by the new pan-African initiative, Leadership Lab Yetu.
  • Job creation lags far behind the 8 to 11 million young Africans entering the workforce annually, risking unemployment and instability.

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