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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

Is Africa really a victim of the infamous resource curse? We ask why, despite its immense mineral wealth, the continent is yet to reap the financial benefits. In South Africa, artisanal miners scrape the earth for its remaining diamonds, while challenges still plague Sierra Leone's reformed mineral sector.

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Plus, we meet Nigeria's "eco-feminist" Adenike Oladosu and tour Niamey with local rapper Barakina.

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Togo's wax print traders – the descendants of Nana Benz

We meet Pamela Thompson a descendant of Togolese wax print traders, who is trying to keep the trade alive.

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DW Sendung The 77 Percent | #226

Street Debate: The role of tradition in Ugandan homes

Edith Kimani meets young Ugandans to discuss the importance of tradition and culture in their homes.

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DW Sendung The 77 Percent | #226

Inside Uganda’s world of mud wrestling

The 77 Percent meets a Ugandan woman hoping to make it big on local and international wrestling scene.

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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