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For many, Africa rhymes with war, poverty, and diseases. As Africa is gaining a competitive edge on a global scale, the continent’s narrative started carrying a positive connotation.
1. According to the United Nations, Africa will host 25% the global population by 2050
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2. According to the World Bank, women in Rwanda hold 64% of parliament seats. This is the highest female representation in the world.
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3. Mobile financial transactions accounted for 31% of Kenya’s GDP in 2013
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4. About 30% of the world’s mineral reserves are in Africa
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5. 18 African countries are projected to experience at least 6% of GDP growth in 2015 (IMF forecast)
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6. More than 1 million Chinese live in Africa
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7. In the last 25 years, all 5 and 10 km world record holders were African
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8. 22 Nobel Prize winners come from Africa
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9. Half of the world’s French speakers live in Africa
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SEE ALSO: 15 Turning Points In Africa’s History.
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