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Red Carpet
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Our Voices
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:27:59 0:00 Our Voices is where African women bring the continent’s most pressing issues to the table. We’re bringing women’s voices to the conversation and, more than that, we’re building a community of inclusion and empowerment. We know you want to talk about the important issues of our time. And this is the place to do it.
Africa 54
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:28:28 0:00 If you want to know what’s trending in news, health, sports and lifestyle, then tune in to Africa 54. Airing Monday through Friday, this 30-minute program takes a closer look at the stories Africans are talking about, with reports from VOA correspondents, and interviews with top experts and analysts.
VOA United Nations reporter Lisa Schlein passes away at 89
By VOA Africa VOA Africa 54 remembers United Nations reporter Lisa Schlein, who passed away earlier this week at age 89. A regular contributor to the Voice of America for over three decades, Schlein reported on a variety of topics from the UN's Geneva Office including humanitarian efforts, global conflicts, and international justice.
South Africa’s Land Expropriation Act Rattles Relations with the US
Skip to main content In the Media Joshua Meservey appears on VOA Africa to discuss South Africa’s recently signed Expropriation Act, which allows for private land to be seized by the government. Recaptcha requires verification. protected by reCAPTCHA
World Cancer Day spotlight
Cancer touches millions of lives in countless ways. Attila Li, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been battling cancer for decades. VOA's Jean Louis Mafema shares his unique journey.
VOA 60: Kenya UN anti-gang violence mission assigned police patrol Haiti, and more
On VOA 60: Kenyan police who are currently in Haiti as part of a United Nations mission, conducted patrols around Port-au-Prince on Monday in a bid to intensify the fight against gang violence which was plagued the Caribbean nation. Plus, a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern city of Goma has taken in over 200 wounded people since early January, as fighting intensifies in North Kivu province between government forces and M23 rebels.
Africa 54: US President Trump signs several executive orders, and more
On Africa 54: U.S. President Donald Trump signed several executive orders and promises to expand his nation’s territory. Plus, the World Health Organization says awareness about endometriosis remains low in Africa. We’ll hear more on efforts to help women cooperate with this painful condition. This and more on today’s Africa 54!
Africa News Tonight: Trump takes oath of office, and more
On Africa News Tonight: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office for the second time in his political career, making him the nation’s 47th president. This and more on today’s Africa News Tonight!
Daybreak Africa: Nigeria tanker truck blast toll rises to 86
On Daybreak Africa: Nigerian emergency services say the death toll from the explosion of a petrol tanker truck that killed people rushing to gather fuel has risen to 86. Plus, the wife of jailed Ugandan opposition leader Besigye says prison authorities are denying her husband his choice of family supplied food. Kenya deploys more police officers in Haiti to curb gang violence. DRC and Rwandan-backed army are accused of using explosives in densely populated areas.
Dozens killed, injured after Nigeria fuel tanker truck exploded
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Nigeria’s national emergency agency Saturday said at least 70 people were killed and more injured in the West African nation’s northern region when a fuel tanker truck overturned and spilled fuel that exploded. Reuters reporter Olivia Zollino has more.
South Africa labor union accuses police of ‘state sponsored massacre’ at Stilfontein mine
The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA), a South African labor union, has accused the nation’s police service (SAPS) of “state sponsored massacres” following an operation to weed out illegal miners in Stilfontein, resulting in the death of at least 78 people. Reuters reporter Alice Rizzo has more.
Africa 54
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Our Voices 703: African influence on home decor
On this week’s edition of Our Voices, we’ll explore how the "Afrohemian" style is redefining how we express culture through décor, by blending vibrant African heritage with the relaxed and eclectic vibes of modern design. xN Studio Interior Designer Nasozi Kakembo and the author of "The African Decor Edit: Collecting and Decorating with Heritage Objects" joined the ladies at the Our Voices table to share tips on how to achieve this "Afrochic style"—on any budget!
Healthy Living: A Look at viral diseases
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px No media source currently available 0:00 0:14:57 0:00 On this week’s Healthy Living, we explore how viral diseases are placing a burden on health care systems in Africa. Dr. Zewdu Hurissa, the Tropical and Infectious Disease specialist at Arsi University in Ethiopia joins the show to explain what factors lead to the spread of viral diseases and what preventative measures should be taken to stave off infection.
Red Carpet — 295| Burna Boy set to release 8th studio album, and more
On this week’s Red Carpet, Nigerian Afro fusion superstar Burna Boy gears up to release his eighth studio album titled “No Sign of Weakness”. Plus, Danai Gurira, a renowned Zimbabwean-American actress leads the charge for the next generation of storytellers in the southern African nation with an inspiring arts initiative. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
Daybreak Africa: US slams fresh sanctions on Sudan's military leader
On Daybreak Africa: The Associated Press reports that the U.S. has imposed sanctions on the leader of Sudan’s military Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Plus, Human Rights Watch says governments and armed groups are intensifying abuses in Africa. Kenya is on high alert as Tanzania grapples with an outbreak of the Marburg. President Boakai suspends the chair of the country’s elections commission. African analysts weigh in on what governing for a second Trump term may look like.
Faith-Based Organizations: Bridging Spirituality, Advocacy, and the Diaspora
Faith-based organizations are vital players in shaping U.S. policy and global affairs by bridging spirituality, community service, and advocacy. Dr. Agorom Dike, President of The Caribbean and African Faith-Based Leadership Conference, highlights how these organizations serve as trusted community anchors, working with government agencies to tackle systemic challenges and promote values-driven policies.
Africa 54: Israeli PM Netanyahu signals issues with Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, and more
On Africa 54: A tentative ceasefire deal is reached between Israel and Hamas. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals there are issues with the agreement, and it is yet to be approved by the Middle Eastern nation’s cabinet. Plus, U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his farewell speech which capped his nearly-50-year-long political career and warned on the dangers of concentration of power and wealth. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!
VOA 60: South Africa police set to end anti-illegal gold mining operation in Stilfontein, and more
On VOA 60: South African authorities announce that the police operation at Stilfontein gold mine in the nation’s Northwest Province, which is focused on fighting ongoing illegal gold mining, will soon be coming to an end. Plus, civilians in Senegal who are employed by the French army have expressed concern about losing their jobs and are demanding good conditions of dismissal, as France’s military presence in the West African country is set to come to an end.
Daybreak Africa: Clashes in eastern DR Congo injure dozens, displaces thousands
On Daybreak Africa: Dozens more people have been injured and many displaced in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in recent clashes between the Congolese army and M23 fighters, local sources and NGOs said. Plus, Burkina Faso’s military leader bans the use of colonial-style wigs by judges. Botswana records grim statistics on gender-based violence. Mozambique’s president is sworn in amid tight security and protests.
Facebook’s AI Chatbot 'Liv,' Sparks Ethical Questions About AI
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. A Facebook AI chatbot named Liv, introduced as a Black queer mama of two, offers companionship and answers questions with a strikingly personal touch. Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah explored this digital creation, uncovering unsettling ethical questions about AI-driven personas and Meta’s intentions in deploying them
US claims genocide in Sudan
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px No media source currently available 0:00 0:29:29 0:00 On this week’s Straight Talk Africa, guest host Peter Clottey focuses on the ongoing fighting in Sudan between the nation’s army, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
VOA 60: Malians in Bamako observe junta-led ‘regaining sovereignty’ celebration, and more
On VOA 60: Malians in the nation’s capital, Bamako, met to celebrate the national day of “regained sovereignty,” an annual celebration instituted by the ruling military junta since it took power following back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021. Plus, in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu Province, three Chinese citizens were sentenced to seven years in prison after they were found guilty of illegal mining activities. This and more news-related updates on today’s VOA 60!
Africa 54: Trump’s nomination for defense secretary grill by lawmakers, and more
On Africa 54: U.S. lawmakers who are part of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), a body which oversees legislative oversight of the nation’s military, including the Department of Defense, met Tuesday for a confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth, a former broadcaster and veteran who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next U.S. defense secretary. Plus, Ugandan tech entrepreneurs revamp the nation’s public transportation system with electric buses.
Trump joins a number of world leaders who have received non-consecutive terms in office
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to join a list of world leaders who have received non-consecutive terms in office and clawed their way back to power from scandal, jail time or crushing defeats. Included on that list is former U.S. President Grover Cleveland, Brazil’s current President Luiz Lula da Silva and Ghana’s recently re-elected President John Dramani Mahama. VOA Africa produced this explainer which chronicles the political journey of some of these presidents.
Africa 54: Los Angeles relief efforts underway, and more
On Africa 54: Relief efforts are underway in Los Angeles to help tens of thousands of people who have lost their homes or have been evacuated from the paths of fires that have ravaged the area since last week. Plus, U.S. President Joe Biden delivered his final foreign policy speech Tuesday. This and more on today’s Africa 54!
South Sudan in Focus: MSF suspends Khartoum hospital operations, lack of pay for civil servants ripples through economy, teaching via radio
Doctors Without Borders, or MSF, has suspended its activities at one of the few hospitals still operating in the capital of Sudan because of violent attacks on patients and staff. The lack of civil service salaries affects education, health care, businesses and family life. Broadcasting in the Luo language, a Kenyan journalist is reaching indigenous women via radio to improve media literacy and combat disinformation.
Africa News Tonight: MSF leaves Khartoum hospital, Somalia, Ethiopia mend ties, steel maker quits South Africa in face of cheap imports
Doctors Without Borders, or MSF, has suspended its activities at one of the few hospitals still operating in Sudan’s capital because of attacks from fighters in Sudan’s conflict. We take a look at the significance of Somalia and Ethiopia’s restoration of diplomatic ties. One of the world’s biggest steelmakers, ArcelorMittal, says it will stop operating in South Africa at the end of January, and industry experts expect Africa’s largest economy could lose 100,000 jobs as a result.
South Africa miners’ union releases footage of trapped miners, dead bodies
A South African miners’ rights group, Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), recently released footage which showed hundreds of trapped miners and dozens of dead bodies in a disused shaft in Stilfontein. The developments happened while South African authorities said preparations for a rescue mission had reached high gear and could start this week. Reuters reporter Olivia Zollino has more.
Africa 54: Los Angeles wildfires rage on, and more
On Africa 54: Raging wildfires in the western state of California destroy homes in Los Angeles as firefighters battle windy weather conditions that are making the situation worse. U.S. voters have differing expectations just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office. And experts and rights advocates react to U.S. accusations that genocide is being committed by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and its allies. These stories and more on Africa 54.
South Sudan in Focus: Activists say US declaration of genocide in Darfur is a step toward justice
Experts and rights advocates say the United States’ determination that genocide is being committed in Darfur by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, led by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, is a step toward justice for them. Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk has ordered an audit of state books from 2022 to 2024. Residents of Yambio county of Western Equatoria State say there are too many underage drinkers and call for more restrictions on selling alcoholic beverages to youths in the county.
Africa News Tonight: Video shows deaths in South Africa mine, France faces Africa tensions, terrorist groups recruit children in Africa
In South Africa, a video has surfaced showing more than a hundred dead bodies in a disused gold mine where hundreds of illegal miners have been trapped for more than six months. France starts 2025 with a further drawdown of its military presence in its former African colonies and fresh tensions were ignited with controversial remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Our Voices 702: African fact-checkers combat misinformation
On this week’s edition of Our Voices, we focus on how African media practitioners are combating misinformation by fact-checking and sharing the truth. Grace Gichuhi, a journalist, researcher and fact-checker at Africa Check joins the show to explain how misinformation is impacting Africa.
Healthy Living: A look at skin lightening
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px No media source currently available 0:00 0:14:57 0:00 On this week’s Healthy Living, we speak to medical experts about the dangers of skin lightening. Plus, in Kenya, rising cancer rates challenge the nation’s health care system. This and more health-related updates on today’s Healthy Living!
Red Carpet - 294| Ethiopian artist Demissie talks paintings, and more
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. On this week’s Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi speaks with Dereje Demissie, an Ethiopian visual artist, whose abstract paintings portray the relationship between humans and nature. Plus, Rhiannon Giddens, a multiple-award-winning musician discusses her latest musical offering titled American Railroad. This and other entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
Chad investigates foiled attempt to storm presidential compound
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. A foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a group of two dozen armed "ill-intentioned individuals" who were neutralized by security forces, a public prosecutor said on Thursday, though details of the incident remained unclear. Reuters reporter Lucy Fielder has more.
Africa News Tonight: Carter eulogized in Washington, Nigerians remember fight against Guinea worm, Mozambique opposition leader returns
Speakers including his grandsons and President Joe Biden gave eulogies for former President Jimmy Carter today at his state funeral in Washington D.C. The people of Ebonyi state in southeast Nigeria are expressing gratitude to the late President, who led efforts to eradicate Guinea worm in their area.
Former US President Carter’s body lies in state in Washington, and more
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Africa News Tonight: Americans say farewell to Jimmy Carter, Chad pushes for French withdrawal, Turkey advances mediation effort in Sudan
Link has been copied to clipboard Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s body is lying in state in the Capitol in Washington, and people began lining up at 4 a.m. today despite cold, windy conditions. Chad's government has reiterated its order for French troops to completely withdraw from the country before the end of this month, after French President Emmanuel Macron said African countries are ungrateful for France's role in fighting militant insurgencies.
Ghanaians hopeful for incoming administration
Ahead of the inauguration of new Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, reporter Kwame Amenorto took to the streets of the capital, Accra, to hear from residents on how they hope the incoming Mahama administration will impact their lives.
Africa 54: Ghana’s President-elect Mahama is sworn into office, and more
On Africa 54: Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama is sworn into office for his second term with a mandate of tackling corruption, unemployment, inflation and public discontent. Plus, the U.S. Congress certifies President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral win. The occasion was held on the fourth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol Building by supporters of the Republican candidate and then-45th president, to overturn the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
Africa News Tonight: Fears grow about freed prisoners in Syria, nations seek new defense strategy, Seychelles sees great-power competition
Fears are growing in the Maghreb countries about Syria’s release of prisoners, because some of those freed might be militants from the region who will want to return home. Ivory Coast joins a growing list of countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and Senegal, that have severed military ties with France, their former colonial ruler. The small island nation of the Seychelles off the east coast of Africa has become the unlikely setting of a great-power rivalry.
US Congress certifies Trump's election win
Congress on Monday certified Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the November presidential election, setting the stage for his inauguration in two weeks to a second nonconsecutive four-year term in the White House. Under U.S. law, sitting vice presidents preside over the Electoral College count of the election results from each of the country’s 50 states, leaving Harris in the position of certifying her own loss.
Africa 54: Americans remember former President Carter, and more
On Africa 54: Analysts join the show to discuss the legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter who died last month at age 100 after playing a role in strengthening relations between Washington and the international community, including Africa. Plus, U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visit New Orleans to grieve with relatives of the victims of the deadly New Year’s Day attack. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!
VOA 60: Chinese diplomat says China is Africa ‘trustworthy friend,’ and more
On VOA 60: Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi Monday addressed media during a visit to Namibia where he said Beijing will always be Africa’s “trustworthy friend” and “staunchest backer.” Plus, French President Emmanuel Macron said he is still waiting for Africa’s Sahel states to thank Paris for preventing them from falling into the hands of militants. This and other updates on today’s VOA60!
Africa News Tonight: US Congress meets to certify 2024 election, Africa conflicts likely to continue, Cameroon seizes militant weapons
Link has been copied to clipboard Today US lawmakers gather for a joint session of Congress to certify Donald Trump's presidential election win --a procedure that happens every four years after the vote and two weeks before the president's inauguration. 2024 was a year of conflict, with wars in Gaza and Ukraine claiming thousands of lives, and Africa was not spared, with conflict in Sudan, rebel attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and terrorism across the Sahel region.
VOA 60: Nigeria’s vice president slams British politician for insulting comments, and more
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima sharply criticized British Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch in an apparent response to her comments denigrating the West African country, where she spent most of her childhood. Rights activists in Sudan said at least 127 people, mostly civilians, were killed across the country Monday and Tuesday from shelling between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These, and more Africa-related news updates on today’s VOA 60.
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