Aug 27, 2024 | Commentary
By Elizabeth Dessie; first published on URBANET. In African cities, young people struggle with limited opportunities and systemic failures. How can cities overcome these barriers to secure their future? Young people represent a demographic majority in most African...
Aug 23, 2024 | News, Research
Mogadishu – as the capital of the Somali government – is at a crucial crossroads, dealing with intricate political, security and development challenges. A new report by Afyare A Elmi and Faisal N Ali synthesises the key insights from ACRC’s research on Mogadishu’s...
Aug 16, 2024 | Commentary
By Rosebella Apollo, Jerry Okal and Jack Makau Kenya has recently witnessed a unique series of protests, distinct from typical political demonstrations. These protests, known locally as “Maandamano”, have transcended regional, political, ethnic, social, and economic...
Jul 11, 2024 | News, Research
By 2050, half of Africa’s population will be under the age of 25. This makes young people key to development outcomes across the continent’s cities, with youth often regarded as the “makers or breakers” of the future. A new ACRC paper presents research into the...
