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Africa's brain drain: Why are skilled workers leaving?

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Sella Oneko in Nairobi | Isaac Kaledzi in Accra | Julius Mugambwa in Kampala
February 7, 2024

Africa's diaspora is important for the continent's economic development, providing critical financial support for families and society. But the departure of these highly skilled workers also leaves behind a large gap. What is prompting them to leave Ghana, Kenya and Uganda?

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