Africa

Leaders must create better opportunities for young people in Africa - or face a generation of regret

Ndeye Astou Fall, 22, works at a call centre in Senegal's capital Dakar, June 23, 2006. With some of the best telecommunications on the continent, plenty of cheap labour, strong historic links with France and relative political stability, Senegal is increasingly taking on Morocco and Tunisia in the battle for the French call centre outsourcing market.REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly (SENEGAL) - RTR1ES7A

Africa must create 12-14 million new jobs a year. Where will they come from? Image: REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly

Jamie C. Drummond
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