Iran war economic fallout could drive a new wave of unrest among young people in Africa Preliminary findings from a new African Youth Survey suggest growing ‘impatience’ among young people in Africa Evening Standard · Apr 10
Africa’s Gen Z unrest shows 'generational divide’ between people and politicians Africa’s rising Gen Z movements are putting governments under pressure. Young people on the continent say they want a real place in shaping their countries’ futures, yet many feel excluded by leaders far older than them. Their frustration is spilling into streets from Madagascar to Morocco, and new survey data… Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2025
South Africa's Ramaphosa to meet Trump on high-stakes White House visit South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the United States for a high-stakes visit accompanied by four cabinet ministers. He is expected to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, but whether the visit could see relations between the two governments improve is the subject of debate. Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2025
EU flags stronger partnership with South Africa with €4.7bn investment European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €4.7 billion investment package for South Africa, on her visit to the country for the EU-South Africa summit, with the country's President Ramaphosa welcoming consolidated cooperation. Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2025
Nearly 60 percent of African youth want to emigrate because of corruption According to a new survey of youth in 16 African nations, nearly 60 percent of them want to leave their countries because of unchecked corruption. Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2024
Corruption a big worry for young South Africans voting in key elections Young people are vying for change as South Africa heads to elections after three decades of democracy. Confidence in the ruling ANC, which is tipped to lose its majority, is particularly low for the youngest voters casting their ballots for the first time. Radio France Internationale · May 26, 2024
Growing numbers of young Africans want to move abroad, survey suggests Covid, climate, stability and violence contributing to young people feeling pessimistic about future, survey of 15 countries suggests The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022