There is little or no doubt that adequate attention has not been paid to the conundrum of the African youth in the labour market as the number of young people continues to grow with a few job openings available for them. There is no unique determinant of the youth employment challenge in the African region. Rather, a combination of factors contributes to compound a situation that has become a top sociopolitical priority for the region.

Keywords : Africa, China, Development, Employment, Government, Labour, Opportunities, Underemployment, Unemployment, Youth.