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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

When Gambia's president Adama Barrow came to power in 2016, he promised to step down after three years. His decision to extend his term from three to five years has unsurprisingly divided the country. DWs Edith Kimani meets young Gambians in the heat of the election campaign.

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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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