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In Uganda, according to the national demographic health survey a quarter of adolescents between the ages of 15-19 have become parents. Most of the attention is usually directed at the teenage mothers but what is the experience like for boys who become parents at an early age?

On The 77 Percent this week, we will be looking at teenage fathers. They are often forgotten about or ignored. They also often get away with the consequences of their actions, but how many of the teenage fathers face stigma? Tune in to find out and join the debate!

China's presence in Africa is growing. Hot on the heels of the economic boom is a flowering of Chinese language schools, targeting young Kenyans –hoping to increase their chances of work on the competitive job market.

At Dakar University, one of the largest universities in Africa, students can now learn how to integrate traditional Senegalese medicine with Chinese health practices. As DW's Emmanuelle Landais found out, apart from those skills young Senegalese can't get enough of Chinese outfits, food and drinks.

It's nothing new that China's presence in Africa is rapidly spreading. In Kenya, where Chinese companies are behind large infrastructure, technology and telecom projects, you simply can't get around them. DW's Eva de Vries explores how Chinese language schools have sprung up around the capital Nairobi, targeting young Kenyans.

China continues to invest billions of dollars in Africa in what it says is a relationship based on equality and mutual benefit. Across the continent, China seems to be everywhere. In Kenya, the Chinese language has become a booming business and in Senegal, young people tell us why they have embraced the Chinese culture.Join the #77percent discussion with DW's Jane Nyingi and Privilege Mushanhiri

Cameroonian model Nickson Yannic Mpeck has taken the global fashion industry by storm. The 23-year-old, who goes by the name Nickson Joris on the runway, has even modelled David Beckham and Calvin Klein boxer shorts. Nickson moved to France at the age of 15. DW’s Dany Mitzman caught up with him in Italy during his recent modelling assignment

Young Gambians rescued from prisons in Libya say they may risk it all again and make the dangerous journey across the desert to find work in Europe +++ Also in this week's #77Percent, Cameroonian model Nickson Yannic Mpeck takes the international runway by storm and his latest gig was in Milan, Italy. Join the discussion with DW's Jane Nyingi and Fred Muvunyi.

Despite a change of leadership in The Gambia many people still feel the government hasn't addressed the issues that matter to them especially when it comes to youth unemployment. With a population of less than 2 million The Gambia accounts for a high proportion of those crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. DW's Fred Muvunyi hit the streets of Banjul to get peoples' views.

Why are young Gambians leaving the country despite leadership change? DW's team is in Banjul to find out. Also in this week's #77Percent we unpack the story of an Eritrean migrant hoping to start a new life here in Germany after a difficult journey to Europe via Libya. Listen in and be part of the debate on Facebook.