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77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. And they are shaping the continent's future. Are you part of the 77 percent? Come and join the debate!... more
FAQs about The 77 Percent - Topics:How many episodes does The 77 Percent - Topics have?The podcast currently has 350 episodes available.
October 08, 2020The 77 Percent — Wrangles over the constitutionConstitutional 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....more20minPlay
September 29, 2020The 77 Percent — Police brutality undermining trust of citizensNigeria’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....more20minPlay
September 24, 2020The 77 Percent — Is democracy in Africa at risk?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....more20minPlay
September 16, 2020The 77 Percent — The quest for self-rule in AfricaBiafra, 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?...more20minPlay
September 09, 2020The 77 Percent — Trade war between Nigeria and Ghana: A threat to regional integration?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....more20minPlay
September 03, 2020The 77 Percent — The Nigerian mafia infiltrates ItalyThe 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....more20minPlay
September 01, 2020The 77 Percent — Reggae music in AfricaIn 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....more20minPlay
August 19, 2020The 77 Percent — Economic pressure forcing Malawians to have smaller familiesAfrica’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....more20minPlay
August 12, 202077 percent - Young Africans "fault" officials for COVID-19 surgeSome 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....more20minPlay
August 05, 202077 Percent — Obesity in Africa: A catalyst for diet trendsOut 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....more20minPlay
FAQs about The 77 Percent - Topics:How many episodes does The 77 Percent - Topics have?The podcast currently has 350 episodes available.