Seven Key Trends for Africa's Future

The Institute for Security Studies identifies key trends to understanding how Africa's future could unfold over the coming decades.

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People living in extreme poverty (millions), Africa and the rest of the world, 1985-2035 (using a five-year moving average).

Incidents of political violence in Africa, 1997-2016

Levels of access to basic infrastructure (percent of population) in developing regions in 2016 and 2035

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