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May 24, 2026
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Degree or dead end? Experts warn Africa must open new doors for its youth

Degree or dead end? Experts warn Africa must open new doors for its youth

African universities cannot absorb the continent’s youth population, forcing governments to treat technical training and professional certifications as equal pathways to jobs, experts have warned...

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Experts are warning that Africa's higher education system cannot accommodate the rapidly growing youth population, urging a shift towards valuing technical and professional certifications as crucial job pathways.

  • Africa faces a deficit in university capacity, with tertiary enrollment at 9% compared to the global average of 38%.
  • Key figures include George Azanami, managing director for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Project Management Institute, and Dr. Gavin Nkabinde, senior lecturer in project management at the University of South Africa.
  • Experts advocate for expanded vocational training, apprenticeships, and globally recognized certifications to build employability rather than solely focusing on university degrees.

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