When asked what Africa most needs to progress, young Africans put creating new, well-paying jobs first at 27%, followed closely by reducing government corruption at 25%. Ivor Ichikowitz, founder and commissioner of the African Youth Survey, comments: “Do not mistake this optimism for satisfaction. A delivery generation in a divided worldThe survey finds that 70% of young Africans say the world is becoming more divided and dangerous. The US and China remain the two most influential external powers in the eyes of young Africans. A full copy of the report can be downloaded hereAfrican Youth Survey 2026 photographs, videos and animations can be downloaded here: https://zbek.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Zebek/IgA6W18vccCOS4r8wgFu2GiVATyg3EG31bB6TpR2jZ1-3CA?e=6hNwlHAbout the African Youth SurveyAbout the African Youth Survey