The past year saw a record increase in the amount of electronic waste generated according to data gathered in The Global E-waste Monitor 2020: Quantities, flows and the circular economy potential report. In terms of composition, the most amount of e-waste generated in 2019 falls into the category of Small equipment. Composition of e-waste generated globally in 2019Source: The Global E-waste Monitor 2020While compared to other regions the African continent produces less amount of e-waste, a significant amount of its e-waste volume results from transboundary movement of e-waste across regions typically across the global North-South route. North Africa produces the most e-waste across the continentSource: The Global E-waste Monitor 2020Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Angola and Ethiopia are leading across the continent for the most producers of e-waste. Only 0.9% of e-waste generated on the continent in 2019 can be said to have been accounted for and recycled appropriately.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 19, 2020 16:18 UTC