FOREIGN POLICY AND AFRICAN YOUTH

UNDERSTANDING FOREIGN POLICY FOR AFRICAN YOUTHS

African youth struggle to find relevance in a constantly disappointing environment that offers minimal opportunities for growth, innovative development, employment, political marginalization, and a lack of advocacy expression.

US foreign policy toward Africa: An African citizen perspective

Africa has the largest number of Youths sustainable enough to implement and advocate for transformative Agenda 2030 for sustainable development and Agenda 2063 the importance of promoting the rights of young people and meeting their needs in all their diversity.

Youth Policy and the future of african development

The exclusion of youths from political and diplomatic engagements has led to a lack of knowledge of foreign policy among the African youth. Youth inclusion and propositions should be included in diplomatic negotiations. Validation of foreign policy should also align with youth development objectives and goals before mainstreaming.

Restructuring of political organization and legislation for youth inclusivity reduces the gap in political and governance marginalization as candidates, voters, and members of the government.

Young people in Africa are excluded both in political and diplomatic participation and develop an attitude to politics and their inclusion in political matters due to the social environment. 

Civic education should be introduced in schools to teach about the political and diplomatic process and the skills needed to participate.