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The 77 Percent — Africa's resurgence of violent extremism

Michael Oti
January 7, 2020

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.

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DW's Editor Michael Oti
Michael Oti Author, Presenter and Editor at DW's Programs for Africa
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