Africa's Youth On the Cusp of Change?

Is a new mindset and political awareness emerging among Africa's youth? Or is the growth and glitter giving a false impression. Internet-savvy, smart phone-wielding entrepreneurs and activists look for answers.

In a converted hall in Berlin's Kreuzberg district that once housed a transformer substation, Ghana's Minister for Youth and Sport, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah has taken control of the microphone. "Do you know this song - The world is not my home, I'm just passing through," he intones. When the rest of the lyrics start to elude him, he loudly but melodiously fills in the gaps with "Dadadadada."

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