Tony Elumelu: Africa’s young entrepreneurs have great ideas. What they need is capital and business support

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What happened

According to the World Bank, 10 to 12 million young Africans enter the labor market each year, but only about 3 million formal jobs are created.

Key facts

  • According to the World Bank, 10 to 12 million young Africans enter the labor market each year, but only about 3 million formal jobs are created.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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