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The 77 Percent

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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60 Episodes
56 – 60

The 77 Percent: COVID 19 disrupts criminal justice system

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the daily lives of people and institutions across the world. Not even the criminal justice system has been spared. Courts, prisons and law firms have had to alter the way they go about their business. This week, the 77 Percent debate hosted by Omar…
16 Jul 2020 19 min

77 Percent: Vaccine trials revive old safety debate

South Africa has begun Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccine clinical trials. According to the World Health Organization, there are 220 vaccine candidates in development. Trials are sensitive in Africa due to a past of unethical trials. Listen to this edition of the #77Percent to understand some of the misconceptions surrounding vaccine…
8 Jul 2020 19 min

The 77 percent: Students want final exams postponed

As talk of a second wave of coronavirus infections sweep across the world, students in Liberia are asking the government to postpone exams which are due in August. In Ghana some parents are worried that schools could be the grounds for new infections. Listen to this week’s 77 Percent for…
24 Jun 2020 19 min

The 77 percent: Will Covid-19 teach Africans to save for a rainy day? 

As Covid-19 rocks economies across Africa, the AU is projecting that nearly 20 million people will lose their jobs. With limited social nets, staying afloat can be tough for young people. Whether it’s a loss of income or routine, adjusting to new circumstances can be difficult. This week's 77 Percent…
10 Jun 2020 19 min
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