Youth
A $972 million initiative, backed by the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), has been launched to address youth unemployment in Eastern and Southern Africa. The Skills for Economic Transformation and Jobs Program (SET4Jobs) aims to equip 18 million young people with improved education and job-ready skills by 2034. The program seeks to drive job […]
The evolving economy, shaped by trends like artificial intelligence and climate change, necessitates a fundamental shift in how skills are developed and funded. The scale of change required is significant, impacting not only the skills themselves but also the entire system that delivers them. Demand-Responsive and Adaptive Skilling Skilling systems need to become more responsive […]
The African Union is hosting its annual summit in Ethiopia this weekend to address the future of the continent, home to approximately 1.4 billion people. However, the organization is facing growing concerns about its legitimacy, particularly among the continent’s youth, amid a backdrop of military coups, disputed elections, and protests exacerbated by foreign aid cuts. […]
Kenya U20 winger Elly Owande has joined Gor Mahia on a short-term deal. This move follows his recent departure from Al Nasr in the United Arab Emirates and a brief return to Migori Youth. Recent Career Movements Elly Owande recently terminated his contract with Al Nasr, a Dubai-based club, by mutual agreement. Prior to this, […]
The African Union Commission (AUC) is working to expand climate innovations led by young people and women across the continent. This effort is part of a broader strategy to enhance Africa’s response to climate change. Innovations identified through the Africa Climate Action Innovation Hub address key sectors such as climate-smart agriculture, water access, renewable energy, […]
The Ndlovu Youth Choir will embark on a national tour of South Africa in 2026. Performances are scheduled in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Tickets for all tour dates are currently available for purchase through showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za. 2026 Tour Schedule The tour will begin at Cape Town’s Artscape Opera House, with performances from February 5 […]
Hundreds Gather in Union Square to Support Trans Youth Despite rainy and chilly weather, hundreds of people gathered in Union Square on January 10 to demonstrate support for trans youth in New York City and across the country. The rally occurred just three days before the U.S. Supreme Court was scheduled to hear arguments in […]
Black youth in Canada encounter numerous barriers in accessing mental health services, and health-care providers can exacerbate the situation, experts say. The Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario is holding a conference in Toronto for family doctors, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other health-care providers to address these issues and promote culturally-safe care. “Black […]
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