President John Dramani Mahama is urging African leaders to empower the continent’s youth and women to take on leadership roles.
Speaking at the African Union retreat in Nairobi, Kenya, he emphasized that Africa’s future depends on its young population, making up 60% of the continent’s population under the age of 25.
Mahama expressed concern that young people’s voices are largely absent in policymaking and called for institutional frameworks to address this.
He highlighted Ghana’s election of its first female Vice President as a positive step.
Key Takeaways from President Mahama’s Speech:
- Empowerment of Youth and Women: Institutional frameworks are needed to empower young people and women to take leadership roles across all levels of governance.
- Demographic Reality: 60% of Africa’s population is under 25, making youth empowerment crucial for the continent’s future.
- Leadership and Policy Making: Young people’s voices are largely absent in policymaking, and this needs to change.
- Ghana’s Progress: The election of Ghana’s first female Vice President is a step in the right direction.
By emphasizing the importance of empowering Africa’s youth and women, President Mahama is calling for a shift in leadership and policymaking to ensure a brighter future for the continent.
