Aged African leaders versus youth population

The Mo Ibrahim foundation says the future of Africa depends on the ability to meet the expectations of its young people. In a continent where the average age of leaders is at 65 years, in the year 2050 Africa will be home to over 452 million people who are under the age 25. The current leadership of African countries seem to be ailing, frail and sick, some of them not so much in touch with the needs of the youth demographic. Why is Africa so saddled with leaders who ought to be enjoying their retirement in peace and quiet, instead of in the unforgiving political corridors, campaign trails and taxing political brinkmanship that challenge even the youngest leaders? If the average age of the continent is 19.5, why is the average age of leadership 65?To help us unpack and discuss this further we are joined on the line by:1. Dr Sydney Mufamadi Director School of Leadership University of Johannesburg 2. Thami Ntenteni Head: Communications Thabo Mbeki Foundation 3. Richard Jurgens Editor: Africa in Fact Journal : Good Governance Africa 4. Dr Samuel Oloruntoba Senior Lecturer International Political Economy Thabo Mbeki African Leadership InstituteUniversity of South Africa