A youth full of questions about its future.
-What would the world be like without youth, this pillar necessary for development?...
-Wouldn't it be like a pale sky without stars?...
-Faced with this succession of global crises, should we be concerned about a cumulative effect on the mental health of young people, especially children who are particularly psychologically fragile?..
The daily lives of African young people have been particularly affected by the health crisis (Covid-19, Omicron), due to disruptions in the educational field, social isolation, loss of jobs, income and career development. .
Unemployment rose sharply among this segment of the population; education and work-based learning have been dramatically disrupted; and many young people are affected by financial insecurity, housing instability and mental disorders due to confinements.
Several examples sufficiently prove that young people have a strong desire to contribute to the development of their countries, especially in this time marked by crises.