Young African voices have their say

Jane Nyingi

DW's GirlZ Off Mute provides a platform for young, female reporters across Africa. Equipped with a camera and mic, 13- to 18-year-old girls and young women cover the stories that matter to them and their peers.

A group of girls and young women at Ludzi Girls Secondary school in Mchinji, Malawi — Image: Mirriam Kaliza/DW

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GirlZ Off Mute is a video and radio format produced in English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Hausa, and Amharic.

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GirlZOffMute: African or Western culture—what do Nigerian teens prefer?

What do you prefer, African or Western culture? What would you say are the major differences between the two cultures? Here's what teens in Nigeria told our GirlZOffMute reporter, Angel Unigwe, about which culture they prefer and why. #GirlZOffMute #77Percent #DWAfrica

GirlZOffMute - Liberia: Why disability inclusion in education is important

Have you ever wondered how visually impaired pupils learn alongside their peers who can see? Our GirlZ Off Mute teen reporter, Glady's Gorwor in Liberia, who is visually impaired, spoke to her classmates to find out about their experiences. #GirlZOffMute #DWAfrica #77Percent

GirlZOffMute-African teens join hands for climate change action

How concerned are African teenagers about climate change? Can they play any role in ensuring climate change does not severely impact the continent? GirlZOffMute teen reporter Chelsea Boakye spoke with Ghanaian climate activist Nakeeyat. She became a sensation at the COP27 summit in Egypt. Nakeeyat has also influenced other kids to push for change because they are all worried about their future.

GirlZOffMute – Are Ghanaian teens happy with the president's performance?

Just 34% of Ghanaians are content with the performance of Ghana's president, Nana Akufo-Addo, according to Global InfoAnalytics. But what do teenagers think of him? Do they give him a tick or an X on his performance? Listen to what they told our teen reporter, Chelsea Boakye. #GirlZOffMute #77Percent #DWAfrica

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