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Africa’s economy is largely informal with no social safety net. So keeping workers at home means asking them to starve. So, on today’s show we ask: Will lifting lockdown restrictions save Africa’s informal economy?

Africa young innovators have taken up the fight against Coronavirus. They are producing ventilators, masks, and tech solutions to curb its spread. Traditional donors and western countries are busy tackling the pandemic on their backyard forcing Africa to look for answers within. Listen to this week’s 77 Percent and hear from these young innovators

The COVID-19 pandemic may be the topic of the moment, but it would seem that what Africa's politicians and celebrities are up to, is not going unnoticed. In countries like South Africa, Uganda and Ghana, talks are centered around how policymakers are creating impact and improving lives. Find out more in this week's #The 77 Percent.

It is true the recovery rate of coronavirus is higher among young people but this does not make Africa's 77 percent immune. Even if you recover, you could pass it on to someone unknowingly, and with dire consequences to their health. Are you protecting yourself enough? join Michael Oti as he speaks with youngsters in Accra Ghana.

Getting people paid to cry for their deceased loved ones is a practice in several African communities today. Will you do that if you lose someone dear to you? In countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya the practice has grown into a flourishing business bringing in a lot of money. Listen to this week's #The 77 Percent and find out more

The Coronavirus has now spread to over half of the countries in Africa. The growing number of locally transmitted cases brings a new level of danger. Young people speak to #the77percent about how their lives are being affected. Plus, an infectious disease specialist from Ghana debunks myths surrounding the disease in Africa.

Africa’s history may be dominated by the stories told by colonialists but have you tried finding out more about your past? That is our focus on the 77 Percent show this week. We hear from a panel of African youth how important history is in shaping the future.

A man raised from the dead, an imposter posing as President Muhammadu Buhari, Jesus on a visit, and the notion that black people are immune to the coronavirus: The lines between reality and fiction have become blurred on African social media networks. In this edition of the 77 Percent, Wanjiku Mwaura engages with young Nigerians on what can be done about the problem of fake news.

Around the world, environmental organizations are proposing climate solutions that draw from indigenous practices. Most of these solutions are what our ancestors used to do, even though we have abandoned them in modern times. DW's Alex Gitta had a debate with young climate activists in Uganda on the topic, plus we feature young upcoming artists Kampala Boyz.

The UN estimates there are thousands of child soldiers in Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, about 30, 000 of them are forced to serve armed groups as soldiers, sexual slaves, and laborers. Although Liberia's civil war has long ended, many scars remain. This edition of the program explores the world of child soldiers.