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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

March 6, 2024

Does colonial history still play a role for Africa's youth? DW takes a closer look at Germany's brutal colonial rule on the continent. Plus: In Tanzania, descendants of Ngoni and Chagga chiefs are still mourning, as the remains of their ancestors remain stowed away in museums and archives in Berlin. And in Namibia, mass graves still remind young people today of the Herero and Nama Genocide.

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DW The 77 Percent (Sendungslogo englisch)

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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