Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?
Why is Africa, the youngest continent in the world, governed by older leaders?
Focus on Africa · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Could Africa's leaders be too old to lead the world's youngest population? The continent's newest democratically elected president Liberia's Joseph Boakai is 79
We meet Ghanaian Lesley Lokko the first African woman to win the prestigious gold medal for services to architecture.
And learn about British-Nigerian rapper Skepta's directorial debut with the short film Tribal Mark.
Audio for this episode was updated on 24th January 2024.