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Africa · Latest · 5 September 2026

Africa’s ageing future has already arrived in family homes

Africa remains the world’s youngest continent, yet the number of older people is rising faster than many health and social-care systems are preparing for.

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Africa remains the world’s youngest continent, yet the number of older people is rising faster than many health and social-care systems are preparing for.

AP reporting documents how dementia, poverty and scarce geriatric care are placing heavy responsibility on families.

Planning now can make ageing safer, less lonely and less financially devastating.

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