Scholars: Joblessness is a ticking time bomb Africa must address to avert social and economic chaos
The report further indicates that over 800,000 young Kenyans enter the job market annually, yet only a fraction secures formal employment, leaving a majority to turn to informal or gig work to make ends meet.
‘Madagascar Gen Z’ bypassed as military takes advantage of their protests to stage a coup that ousted President Rajoelina
The latest military takeover capped weeks of protests against Rajoelina and his government led by youth groups calling themselves “Gen Z Madagascar.” The protesters, who also included labour unions and civic groups, have demanded better government and job opportunities, echoing youth-led protests elsewhere in the world.
Indian experts advise Trans-Nzoia County to invest more in technical training to address unemployment
Citing India’s experience, the expert noted that despite the country’s youthful population of over 371 million, investment in technical training and practical skills has played key role in addressing the challenge of unemployment suggesting that once emulated in Kenya, it can help transform the country to higher levels of development.
Textile exporters to US plan massive job cuts in Kenya and rest of Africa as AGOA runs full course
A key example of the deal’s impact can be found in Kenya, where it has allowed the country’s textile and apparel sector – makers of jeans, for instance – to effectively compete with Asian exporters such as in Bangladesh and Vietnam.
Jobless Ethiopian youth risk kidnappings, death in Middle East leaving behind distraught families
More than 1.1 million Ethiopians were classified as migrants who left their home country and were living abroad in 2024, up from about 200,000 recorded in 2010, according to United Nations figures.
Politicians, government officials in President Ruto’s Uasin Gishu backyard accused of robbing the poor
Bishop Kosgei said demanding Kshh500,000 ($3,862) to Ksh600,000 ($4,635) from jobseekers for employment as a teacher or forcing parents to sell land to buy a job for a child in the police service or the military is tantamount to robbing the poor.
