Africa possesses an invaluable asset: its youth. Young people with ambition, initiative and hope for the continent's future.

Yet in many African countries, young people consider moving abroad to continue their studies, find work or seek better living conditions.

Leaving one's country is not, in itself, a failure. International mobility encourages exchange, skills development and openness to the world. The African diaspora also contributes to the continent's development in many ways.

But one question remains: why do so many young people feel that their future offers more opportunities elsewhere than in their own country?

Unemployment, economic hardship, insufficient access to relevant training and limited career prospects can all contribute to this situation.

The real challenge is therefore not to prevent young people from leaving, but to give them the freedom to choose whether to stay, start a business, work or pursue opportunities abroad.

AFRIQUE AUJOURD’HUI GIVES AFRICANS A VOICE

In your view, what should African governments do to enable more young people to build their futures on the continent?

Should the priority be jobs, education, entrepreneurship, good governance or other reforms? We welcome your experiences and proposals.

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Visit our Facebook page, “Afrique Aujourd’hui”, to answer today’s question, ask your own questions and suggest solutions. Africans at home and across the diaspora are invited to participate while respecting different points of view.

Africa’s future is also shaped by the voices of its citizens.

Amine Michel

Founding President and Editorial Director

AFRIQUE AUJOURD’HUI

A pen for the present, a memory for the future.