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There have recently been calls from politicians and scholars for Africans to use one African language that can rival colonial ones like English and French. That’s the discussion this week on the #77Percent show. We also have a report from S.A after it announced it would include Kiswahili in its curriculum. Zukile Jama from South Africa and Eddy Micah Jnr from Ghana are our guests on this topic.

In the Senegalese capital Dakar, a group of women have launched the first women's glossy in 45 years. The magazine was created off the back of the success of a secret women's Facebook group called 'The Ladies' Club'. The group has over 60,000 members and has helped provide a support group for women in the country.

The role of women in some African communities is restricted to the kitchen. In this week's show we hear about women on different parts of the continent who have successfully challenged this stereotype and set a path for young African women to follow. Tune in.

Witchcraft is not a new phenomenon in Africa. Many seek out the services of witchdoctors and wizards to achieve fame, find solutions to their relationships, troubles and even for good health. However, the practice has for years also had its negative side – with killings of especially people with albinism. We asked some young people if they believe in witchcraft.

Nigerians are said to be among the most religious people in the world — most of them are either Muslims or Christians. But despite being a religious country a large proportion of the people believe in witchcraft.

With a population of 182 million, half of them being young people, the trend still continues. Our reporter in the Niger Delta region Nigeria, Muhammad Bello, with more

On the 77 percent show this week, young people tell us what they think about witchcraft. We also have a report from Nigeria, one of the top ten countries in Africa where a large proportion of the people believe in witchcraft. And Yusra Buwayhid from Zanzibar, an island belonging to Tanzania, is our guest to debate this topic.

On the 77 percent show this week, we hear from stigmatized and frustrated young Fulani in Nigeria telling their own story. And a discussion on the issue of stereotypes in conflict with Abu-Bakarr Jalloh. Tune in.

Fulani cattle herders have always faced a lot of challenges, many young people are expected to take care of their animals from a relatively young age. Now many of them are being called terrorists too. Katrin Gänsler went to Jos in Plateau State to find out more.

Despite ratification of the common market, customs union and monetary union by the EAC member states, cross-border business is still fraught with difficulties

How easy is it for you to do business with your neighbours in Africa? This is the debate on the #77 percent this week. Despite ratification of the common market, customs union and monetary union by the EAC member states, cross-border business is still fraught with difficulties+++Will the African continental free trade area succeed? Join the discussion with DW’s Fred Muvunyi and Abubakar Jalloh