Can Africa turn its population boom into prosperity?

Africa's population is projected to double by 2061, reaching 2.5 billion by 2050, making it the fastest-growing region in the world. The continent's population density is seen as a condition for broad-based growth, with cities evolving into dense consumer markets and labour hubs. Africa's working-age population is projected to exceed that of India and China combined by 2040. However, deep structural weaknesses and governance issues hinder the continent's ability to convert demographic momentum into sustained growth.