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Throughout its rich political and democratic history, Senegal has always stood out for its resilience in the face of adversity. But behind this remarkable ability to bounce back lie many challenges, including the need to include young people in...

This paper examines entrepreneurship as a legal and economic model for enhancing the participation of young people in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic life. Faced with a rapidly growing youth population and limited absorption capacity in both the...

Africa has always been coveted by many, ever since colonization, due to its geographical position, the wealth of its subsoil, and the importance of its demographic power. The first waves of decolonization in the 1960s did not change the situation....

This article examines the role of young people in promoting good governance and social accountability in Francophone Africa, focusing on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It explores how youth engagement can effectively contribute to public...

In Africa, young people are regarded as the vanguard of the nation, indeed, its most reliable guarantee for the future. This perception should logically imply their inclusion in state governance. However, for the majority of youth, meaningful...

Senegal, where more than 60 % of the population is under 25 years old, faces a double challenge: transforming this youth into an engine of economic growth while avoiding the social risks linked to massive unemployment. Despite a relatively rich...