Education standards in Africa 'declining'

A comprehensive survey compiled by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation suggests the quality of education provided by African countries has declined over the past five years. 

The Ibrahim Index of African Governance found that poor access to college and university level education was leaving people ill-prepared for the job market. 

The study predicted the problem would become more acute as the majority age group in Africa is now 15.

The report cited some progress towards health and nutritional goals, but said African governments on the whole had not managed to translate economic growth into opportunities for citizens.