Majority under 25 see American power overtaking China, contradicting experts fearing Beijing as the new coloniser and wary of an isolationist first term. The future belongs to the young and nowhere is that more true – with more promise – than in Africa. This year’s survey has plenty of food for thought for those who believe they know how young people think. They also believe American power has overtaken that of China, contradicting the views of many experts who feel Beijing is lining up to be the new coloniser in Africa. African youth know what is happening around them… and that’s a good omen for the future.