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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

Illegal mining is destroying waterbodies in Ghana. In our special street debate Edith Kimani, together with Ghana's Joy News host, talk to Ghanaians about how mining is polluting their environment, how even drinking water could potentially contain harmful chemicals like mercury and what can be done to prevent the damage.

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The 77 Percent Magazine #249 Mining

The 77 Percent Magazine #249 Mining

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The 77 Percent Magazine #249 Mining

The 77 Percent Magazine #249 Mining

Street Debate: Ghana's illegal mining

The 77 Percent and Ghana's Joy News talk to young people about effects of mining on health and environment.

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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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