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The 77 Percent — How free and fair are elections?

Chrispin Mwakideu
November 24, 2021

Elections in African countries are usually an exciting time! Supporters in party colors singing and chanting during campaigns, candidates dancing to the latest hits. But how many of these elections are free, fair, and transparent? DW's Edith Kimani was in the capital Banjul and held a #77 Percent debate with young people on the December 4, election in The Gambia. Take a listen!

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The 77 Percent Podcast

The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

A weekly podcast for the 77% of Africans who are under 35 years of age. We're a generation of confident, dynamic young people who are shaping Africa's future. You can listen below — or on your favorite podcast platform.

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