France, Dec. 27 -- They are called "repats", short for "repatriates" - young people who left their African homes, be they in Gabon, Cameroon, Congo orCote d'Ivoire,to chase a better education or business opportunities in Europe and are now choosing to head home to put those gains to good use.
They speak of reuniting with their families, and contributing to the African continent's development.
In 2019, a survey supported by the French Development Agency revealed that 40 percent of members of the African diaspora were ready to return. Since then, the continent's economic appeal has only grown.
The study polled 800 people to identify the motivations, and the obstacles, for graduates and professionals in the diaspora who are considering work...