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African digital economy sees steady but uneven growth

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AFRICA

The number of digital gig workers increased, mainly in relatively low-paid driving jobs involving home deliveries and transportation. There has been a significantly smaller…

Youth unemployment will drive African migration

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AFRICA

In many African states, youth employment is stubbornly high. Moreover, many of those getting jobs receive such low wages that they continue to live in poverty.

African trade pact advance will hasten Nigerian buy-in

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AFRICA

African free trade.

Automation to have uneven impact on Sub-Saharan Africa

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AFRICA

This is significant since the region is projected to need 16-20 million new jobs each year to keep pace with population growth.

Adverse EU demographics will hinder potential growth

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EU

Europe's demographic changes.

African free trade area faces challenges from within

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AFRICA

However, coordination and implementation challenges still weigh on its prospects.

Universities fail to meet African skills requirements

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AFRICA

Outlook for universities in sub-Saharan Africa.

African migration will exacerbate skill shortages

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AFRICA

The deaths of around 900 migrants attempting to cross to Europe from Libya on April 19 has heightened perceptions of a refugee surge. Although asylum applications in Europe have…

African economies face rising risks from reshoring

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AFRICA

As the need for cheap and low-skilled labour falls, wage differentials between Africa and other regions will cease to be a major draw for multinational firms and foreign…

Social issues will shape intra-African migration

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AFRICA

Internal migration within Africa.