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Why child labor is so prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa

May 22, 2025

A shocking number of underage workers are active in sub-Saharan Africa. We look at the nuanced, but no less shocking, aspect of working children in West African economies.

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DW Africa's Cai Nebe smiles into the camera
Cai Nebe Producer, podcaster and editor for DW Africa