The latest African Youth Survey, commissioned by the Ichikowitz Family Foundation and conducted by PSB Insights, interviewed 4,901 young Africans aged 18 to 24 across 16 countries in March 2026. The 2026 survey shows young Africans continue to support elections, free speech, equality before the law and accountable government. Ivor Ichikowitz, Founder and Commissioner of the African Youth Survey, said:“Let us be honest about what Africa’s young people are saying. But though African youth believe they can shape politics, many do not believe existing leadership structures are sufficiently responsive to them. “Perhaps the most important lesson is that African youth do not see a contradiction between democracy and delivery.