Africa stands at a rare inflection point in human history — not defined by borders or resources alone, but by the sheer weight of its youth. With a median age of just 19.5 years, the continent carries within it the same demographic energy that once propelled the Asian tigers to prosperity, though whether that energy ignites growth or unrest depends almost entirely on the choices made by governments today. The story of Africa's future is, in this sense, a story about whether institutions can move as fast as populations.