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African Union leaders agreed silencing guns is their top priority in 2020 during the AU summit in Ethiopia. On the contrary, they decided to delay financing security operations until 2023 due to a lack of funds. #The77 Percent say the AU summits have only been giving them false hopes and expectations. What's now the way forward for the AU in tackling insecurity in Africa?

France is trying to redefine its relations with Africa. But the youth of the continent, are having none of that. The French are still draining Africa of its rich resources under the guise of bringing stability and development, they argue. Ngombet Andrea, an activist from Congo, sees only neo-colonialism and believes that Africa should be doing the redefining when it comes to relations with France.

Eight African nations are set to adopt the Eco later this year after several postponements. The eight former french colonies will drop the CFA franc for the Eco. English speaking countries like Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are also set to adopt the Eco. We have a debate on the topic from Ghana, and reactions from Liberia and The Gambia.

Eight African nations are set to adopt the Eco later this year after several postponements. The eight former french colonies will drop the CFA franc for the Eco. English speaking countries like Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone are also are set to adopt the Eco. We have a debate on the topic from Ghana, and reactions from Liberia as well as The Gambia.

The UK-Africa Investment Summit has just ended. Last year, a Russia-Africa summit took place, and a China-Africa summit happened in 2018. These events have promised growth, but with Africa contributing less than 2% to global trade, many young Africans are skeptical. In this edition, we ask how Africa can get the most from these summits and look at some solutions.

Education in Africa is not preparing students adequately for today’s job market. Scholars say it's too theoretical and lives little room for innovation. Young people with degrees are desperate for jobs. The #77 percent are now calling for an overhaul in the education system to fit in today’s needs.

Africa has started 2020 battling extremism. Boko Haram assaults have killed several people in Nigeria. Meanwhile, attacks by al-Shabab in Kenya has left the East African nation on edge. At the heart of extremism are young, radicalized Africans. What is fueling the surge in attacks and what can be done to quell it? Listen to this show for some insights.

At only 24, Enamel also known as Hakim Giwa has been trending after releasing his hit Pokish. He tells the 77Percent why Afro beat is set to grow bigger in 2020. From Zambia, we also hear from musician and activist Chama Fumba, alias Pilato.

The 77 Percent — African youth bore the brunt following political, climatic and economic problems the past year. #The 77percent say lack of jobs and poor leadership remains their main worry in 2020. Plus Nigerian new sensation Enamel tells us why Afrobeat is set to grow bigger in the new year.

Sexual violence against women and girls results in serious health problems with both short- and long-term consequences on survivors.In Nigeria, many initiatives are working to eliminate the culture of silence surrounding the problem. Awareness movements such as #ArewaMeToo take on the issue online. How effective is social media is the against sexual violence? Listen to this show for some answers.