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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

Michael Oti
February 1, 2022

Students all over the African continent are slowly returning to their classrooms — but for some, life has changed a lot in the meantime. In Nigeria, an NGO tries to get more kids to visit classes; in South Africa, an initiative wants to find out why especially girls drop out of school. And a teenage dad in Kenya tells us about his worries, while KAZ explains how to prevent unwanted pregnancy.

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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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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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