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Constitutional reform is a tactic used by some African leaders to extend their stay in office. The Ivory Coast, Uganda, Rwanda and Guinea are among those affected. Recently Gambia's parliament rejected a new draft constitution after spending over $2 million. Why? Listen to DW'S Omar Wally and his young panelists to find out. Also, young Malawians tell us what they think of their constitution.

Nigeria’s Police force is synonymous with corruption but they are not the only ones with a bad reputation. Across Africa, police brutality is rife forcing some in South Africa to demand reforms. Listen to this week’s 77 Percent show to find out more.

There's a general feeling that democracy is being eroded in sub-Saharan Africa. The presidents of Guinea and Ivory Coast are gearing up for controversial third term bids. In Tanzania and Uganda, incumbent presidents are suppressing critics and the opposition ahead of elections. We talk to young people in East Africa on how they would like to be involved more in shaping their region's future.

Biafra, Ambazonia, Togoland: Why do some Africans want to break away from their countries? +++ Nine years after South Sudan won independence from Sudan, are the youth finally included in the change?

Two West African powerhouses, Nigeria and Ghana, have traded barbs over Nigerians' alleged mistreatment in Ghana. What is the origin of the recent retail war between both countries? On this week's 77 Percent, we hear from young Nigerians "taking over" the Ghanaian business space and Africans who cite bridge of laws and ECOWAS protocols.

The Nigerian mafia has taken over the Italian coastal town of Castel Vortuno. In this edition of the #The77Percent, we investigate the shadowy world of human trafficking and speak to former victims. We meet a young woman who returned to Ghana after studying abroad in Canada to start and events company for fellow Ghanaians. Listen to find out more.

In this week’s #The77Percent, we are looking at reggae culture among the youth. Reggae music, which began in Jamaica in the '60s, continues to be popular among young Africans. But many people link reggae with crime and drug abuse. DW correspondents Omar Wally in The Gambia and Isaac Kaledzi in Ghana discuss with some young people about the misconception of reggae music.

Africa’s population is expected to double over the next 18 years but that is only one part of the story. In Northern and Southern Africa, families are getting smaller. This is also happening in other parts of Africa albeit at a slower pace. In this edition of The 77 Percent, Malawians say economic pressure is a major reason why they are having fewer children. Listen to find out more.

Some African youths accuse their leaders of mishandling the coronavirus crisis - as infections on the continent have surpassed one million. They argue that the toll would be less, if they had imposed lockdown in time. On this week's 77 percent, we hear from young people in South Africa, Nigeria and Uganda.

Out of the 20 countries with the fastest-rising obesity rates, nearly half are in Africa. This has led to diet trends, gym memberships, and sometimes Bulimia. In this edition of the 77 Percent, look at the measures young people are taking.