‘Africa’s Next Chapter Must Be Written by Its Youth’ — Abdou Samb

With nearly 800 million young people, Africa’s youth population represents both one of the continent’s greatest challenges and its biggest development opportunities. In this interview, engineer and President of the Abdou Samb Foundation, Abdou Samb, argues that young Africans remain inadequately represented in institutions shaping their future and outlines what must be done to unlock their potential. Excerpt: