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How Tech Platforms Are Tackling Youth Unemployment in Africa

Youth unemployment in Africa remains a major challenge, but tech platforms are helping to shift the tide. These platforms connect young people with job opportunities, offer digital skills training, and support remote internships and gig work, especially in fast-growing sectors like fintech, healthtech, and e-commerce.

They’re addressing the digital skills gap with bootcamps, micro-learning modules, and industry certifications, while also making internships more accessible through mobile-friendly platforms and remote work features. Despite challenges like poor internet access and power outages, tech platforms are proving crucial in opening doors for Africa’s next generation of tech talent.

Read more here: TechInAfrica