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How has the pandemic hit young people’s jobs?

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Covid is costing many of us our jobs.

An African Union report says as many as 20 million could go as a result of the pandemic.

Even before all this began, youth unemployment across Africa was already twice as high as that among older adults.

So when economies started slowing down, young workers were the first to feel the pressure.

What can African governments do to protect them?

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Published on Thursday, 21st January 2021.

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