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83.3% of African Youth Fear Job Loss Amid Economic Woes

1/20/2025

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A staggering 83.3% of African youth fear losing their jobs, reflecting deep pessimism about economic prospects, as reported by the ILO. While global unemployment holds steady at 5.0%, youth face a daunting 12.6% rate. In Kenya, the loss of 70,000 formal sector jobs underscores the persistent challenges in the wake of Covid-19.

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A staggering 83.3% of African youth fear losing their jobs, reflecting deep pessimism about economic prospects, as reported by the ILO. While global unemployment holds steady at 5.0%, youth face a daunting 12.6% rate. In Kenya, the loss of 70,000 formal sector jobs underscores the persistent challenges in the wake of Covid-19.