As per a survey of fifteen African countries, the youth of the continent are fast losing confidence in their countries and the continent as a whole reports the Guardian.&nbsp;The African Youth Survey 2022 which was conducted by the Ichikowitz foundation saw 4,500 young people between the ages of 18 and 24 interviewed, out of which only 32 per cent said that they were optimistic about Africa's prospects. This is an eleven per cent drop from earlier figures.&nbsp;In 2020 a similar survey had 43 per cent of the participants expressing optimism.&nbsp;As per the survey, the pandemic, climate crisis, violence in the continent and political instability are making the people "jittery" about their futures in their respective countries.

However, about 75 per cent of the people showed a positive outlook for their personal futures, believing that things could look up.

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The frustration over their prospects in the continent has led many to harbour the desire to emigrate to foreign nations. As per the 2020 survey, about two-thirds had plans to stay in Africa, now more than half, or 52 per cent wanted to move abroad.

According to Ivor Ichikowitz, whose&nbsp;family foundation commissioned the survey, many of those surveyed&nbsp;had their schooling suspended and lost income as a result of the pandemic.

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“In many countries in Africa, it’s an election year or a year just before elections, and it’s kind of logical that people will see instability as a concern,” the Guardian quoted Ichikowitz as saying.

“But marry that with lack of access to water, marry that with a major concern around terrorism, and you’ve now got a demographic a group of people that are very jittery about the future of the continent,” he added.

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“And the real bombshell out of the survey is that a very high percentage of the people in the response group are thinking about migration.”

As per the survey, sixty per cent of the African population is younger than 25, and more than one-third are aged between 15 and 34. It is estimated that by the year 2030, 42 per cent of the global youth population will be African.

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As per a survey of fifteen African countries, the youth of the continent are fast losing confidence in their countries and the continent as a whole reports the Guardian.

As per a survey of fifteen African countries, the youth of the continent are fast losing confidence in their countries and the continent as a whole reports the Guardian. The African Youth Survey 2022 which was conducted by the Ichikowitz foundation saw 4,500 young people between the ages of 18 and 24 interviewed, out of which only 32 per cent said that they were optimistic about Africa's prospects. This is an eleven per cent drop from earlier figures. In 2020 a similar survey had 43 per cent of the participants expressing optimism. As per the survey, the pandemic, climate crisis, violence in the continent and political instability are making the people "jittery" about their futures in their respective countries. However, about 75 per cent of the people showed a positive outlook for their personal futures, believing that things could look up. Watch | One Africa: Survivors recount Nigerian church massacre; Bitcoin rise in central African republic The frustration over their prospects in the continent has led many to harbour the desire to emigrate to foreign nations. As per the 2020 survey, about two-thirds had plans to stay in Africa, now more than half, or 52 per cent wanted to move abroad. According to Ivor Ichikowitz, whose family foundation commissioned the survey, many of those surveyed had their schooling suspended and lost income as a result of the pandemic. Also read | Outrage after Ryanair forces South Africans to prove nationality with controversial Afrikaans test “In many countries in Africa, it’s an election year or a year just before elections, and it’s kind of logical that people will see instability as a concern,” the Guardian quoted Ichikowitz as saying. “But marry that with lack of access to water, marry that with a major concern around terrorism, and you’ve now got a demographic a group of people that are very jittery about the future of the continent,” he added. Also read | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rubbishes allegations of improper conduct, claims innocence “And the real bombshell out of the survey is that a very high percentage of the people in the response group are thinking about migration.” As per the survey, sixty per cent of the African population is younger than 25, and more than one-third are aged between 15 and 34. It is estimated that by the year 2030, 42 per cent of the global youth population will be African. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Jittery' with worries about future in the continent, more than half of Africa's youth wants to move abroad

The continent of Africa is witnessing upheavals across many regions. In Nigeria, the Boko Haram has slaughtered 110 farmers. The brutal killings have thrust into limelight the many conflicts and power tussles that continue to plague Africa to this day.

In Ethiopia, the government has discovered mass graves in the Tigray region. In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to face vote of confidence in the country's parliament. And in sub-saharan Africa, the death toll due to malaria has outpaced that of COVID-19. Most of the African continent is going through a tough phase.

Nigeria

In the village of Zabarmari in north-east Nigeria, there's a sense of anguish &amp; helplessness among the residents after 110 farmers in the village were brutally slaughtered. Reportedly, the farmers were tied up, tortured, and then beheaded.

So far, no group has claimed responsibility but the barbaric killings are being called the handiwork of the Boko Haram - a jihadist terror outfit that has flourished in Nigeria for nearly two decades. As the bodies of the slain villagers were laid to rest, the farmers called upon the federal government to recruit more soldiers. The farmers say that they face a desperate choice: whether to stay home and die of starvation - or - get killed by insurgents. Dozens of farmers are still missing, and reports say that the death toll could rise further.

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Since emerging in 2002, the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria has developed into the world's most brutal conflicts. At least 36,000 people have been killed and more than 2 million displaced.

Self-educated preacher Mohammed Yusuf founded the group in the north-eastern Borno state. He called upon Muslims to reject the state and regard western science and modern literature as sinful. The conflict he started remains concentrated in the north-east.

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Most of Nigeria's Muslims live in the north, while Christians live mostly in the south. The Nigerian government&nbsp;based in Abuja is often accused of doing little to stop the insurgency. But this time the country's President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to bring the perpetrators to book as Nigeria battles Islamist insurgency.

Ethiopia

Nearly 5,000 kilometres away in Ethiopia, the situation is no better. The Tigray conflict in Ethiopia is showing no signs of ending. At least 70 graves have been discovered in the Humera town of the Tigray region. This discovery was made just a day after the Ethiopian government claimed that the region was back under its control.

Sub-Saharan Africa

As the armed conflicts continue during the pandemic, the death toll due to malaria has outpaced COVID-19 in sub-saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)— there were an excess of 20,000 to 1 lakh malaria deaths in sub-saharan Africa last year. Most of the victims included babies in the poorest parts of Africa.

South Africa

Meanwhile, political turmoil is plaguing the more developed regions of Africa. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be facing his first motion of confidence this Thursday. South Africa's opposition party, the African Transformation Movement has listed 15 reasons why Ramaphosa should be removed from office.

With mass murders, military conflicts, deadly diseases, and political unrest - Africa is facing a very tough time.

The continent of Africa is witnessing upheavals across many regions. In Nigeria, the Boko Haram has slaughtered 110 farmers. The brutal killings have thrust into limelight the many conflicts and power tussles that continue to plague Africa to this day.

The continent of Africa is witnessing upheavals across many regions. In Nigeria, the Boko Haram has slaughtered 110 farmers. The brutal killings have thrust into limelight the many conflicts and power tussles that continue to plague Africa to this day. In Ethiopia, the government has discovered mass graves in the Tigray region. In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to face vote of confidence in the country's parliament. And in sub-saharan Africa, the death toll due to malaria has outpaced that of COVID-19. Most of the African continent is going through a tough phase. Nigeria In the village of Zabarmari in north-east Nigeria, there's a sense of anguish & helplessness among the residents after 110 farmers in the village were brutally slaughtered. Reportedly, the farmers were tied up, tortured, and then beheaded. So far, no group has claimed responsibility but the barbaric killings are being called the handiwork of the Boko Haram - a jihadist terror outfit that has flourished in Nigeria for nearly two decades. As the bodies of the slain villagers were laid to rest, the farmers called upon the federal government to recruit more soldiers. The farmers say that they face a desperate choice: whether to stay home and die of starvation - or - get killed by insurgents. Dozens of farmers are still missing, and reports say that the death toll could rise further. × Since emerging in 2002, the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria has developed into the world's most brutal conflicts. At least 36,000 people have been killed and more than 2 million displaced. Self-educated preacher Mohammed Yusuf founded the group in the north-eastern Borno state. He called upon Muslims to reject the state and regard western science and modern literature as sinful. The conflict he started remains concentrated in the north-east. Also read: Ethiopia says military operation in Tigray region is over, hunt for regional leaders begins Most of Nigeria's Muslims live in the north, while Christians live mostly in the south. The Nigerian government based in Abuja is often accused of doing little to stop the insurgency. But this time the country's President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to bring the perpetrators to book as Nigeria battles Islamist insurgency. Ethiopia Nearly 5,000 kilometres away in Ethiopia, the situation is no better. The Tigray conflict in Ethiopia is showing no signs of ending. At least 70 graves have been discovered in the Humera town of the Tigray region. This discovery was made just a day after the Ethiopian government claimed that the region was back under its control. Sub-Saharan Africa As the armed conflicts continue during the pandemic, the death toll due to malaria has outpaced COVID-19 in sub-saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)— there were an excess of 20,000 to 1 lakh malaria deaths in sub-saharan Africa last year. Most of the victims included babies in the poorest parts of Africa. South Africa Meanwhile, political turmoil is plaguing the more developed regions of Africa. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be facing his first motion of confidence this Thursday. South Africa's opposition party, the African Transformation Movement has listed 15 reasons why Ramaphosa should be removed from office. With mass murders, military conflicts, deadly diseases, and political unrest - Africa is facing a very tough time.

From mass murders to armed conflict, African countries are having a tough time on multiple fronts

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'Jittery' with worries about future in the continent, more than half of Africa's youth wants to move abroad

From mass murders to armed conflict, African countries are having a tough time on multiple fronts