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Pin Wheel - African fabrics and textile

August 17, 2021

Fabrics and textile are colorful, widely-used items of clothing across the African continent. They have a variety of names and even bigger range of uses! DW correspondents show off what Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe have to offer.

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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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