Mona Iddrisu News Today

Nearly two-thirds of this African youth cohort is already unemployed - a situation that causes millions to enter a life of poverty and hopelessness.

One-fifth of the global population under the age of 25 now resides in rapidly growing Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the world’s youngest region. With the right education and training, this population could be a great asset for development and provide a comparative advantage in world markets. However, high and rising youth unemployment rates threaten to disrupt this potential