Africa must tackle birth control 'taboo' - philanthropist Mo Ibrahim

African countries must cut their booming birth rate and provide secure jobs for young people or risk a rise in conflict and militant groups, Sudanese billionaire philanthropist Mo Ibrahim has warned.

Leaders across the continent need to tackle a "taboo" against birth control and ensure their youth have prospects, he said as he launched his foundation's annual index showing the state of governance across 54 African countries.