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Scam factories and human trafficking

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April 20, 2026

A new trafficking route feeds on African ambition, carrying victims from Kenya and Uganda to Northern Cyprus and the battlefields of Ukraine, where fake agents replace promised futures with coercion, debt and force.

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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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