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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

December 18, 2024

Africa's mineral riches promise job, wealth and yet they often come hand in hand with shattered hopes and lasting damage. The 77 Percent examines the effects of Ghana's irregular 'galamsey' mines on young Ghanains and the access to clean water. In DRC's mining capital Lubumbashi, we meet the women establishing themselves in the mining sector, some young creatives painting a different picture.

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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.