“ Betting on young people ” to achieve the digital potential of Africa, says the deputy chief of the UN

Jul 23, 2025 - 08:01
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“ Betting on young people ” to achieve the digital potential of Africa, says the deputy chief of the UN
In 2024, only 34% of women and 45% of men on the continent used the Internet, against global averages of 65 and 70%. Meanwhile, 98% of Africans under the age of 18 do not finish school with STEM basic skills (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), reflecting long-term underinvestment in education. This slow progression of digital […]