BNP 011: Can Democracy Thrive in Africa When 98 Million Children Can’t Read?

Update: 2025-05-28

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As authoritarianism tightens its grip across Africa—silencing opposition leaders through arrests, abductions, and trumped-up charges—and millions of children languish without education, the continent’s democratic aspirations hang in the balance. From barred candidates to jailed activists and a staggering 98 million out-of-school youth, can Africa overcome these crises, or is the future of its states at risk?

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