Africa is the continent of opportunity – economic, political and cultural. But how can it make the most of its potential?

Jowhor Ile is a Nigerian author whose ­writings about daily life in Africa are both poetic and political.

Kandeh Yumkella has left a high-ranking position at the United Nations in order to push for progress in Sierra Leone.

Africa is far from a monotonous region that will never succeed. The infographic shows opportunities and challenges.