On the internet, the offer looks attractive: a new kidney, and a dialysis-free life in just a few weeks. For people who’ve spent years waiting for a donor organ, it’s a glimmer of hope. But behind it lies a global network of organ traffickers with links to Kenya.

 

How the kush dens of Monrovia are trapping Liberia’s youth

A toxic synthetic drug is sweeping through Liberia. Known as kush, it appeared around 2018 but has already devastated the lives of many youths in the country’s cities. The 77 Percent gained rare access to one of Monrovia’s kush dens, where users live and smoke the drug. Edith Kimani spoke with them about how kush has affected their lives and their hopes for the future.

 

How a Lagos drug lord turned his life around

A former drug lord once ran a trafficking ring from Lagos to Houston. Kayode Lawrence, also known as 'Papa', was caught and imprisoned in the US. Now, Papa is warning young people to stay away from a life of crime.

 

South Africa's infamous Ponte Tower gets a makeover

Africa’s first 'vertical slum' is getting a new reputation. Johannesburg's iconic Ponte Tower has stolen the screen in Hollywood blockbusters like Resident Evil and District 9. Now, social enterprise Dlala Nje is trying to change the perception of the infamous landmark in one of the most inspiring regeneration projects on the continent.

 

 

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