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Researchers say poor eating habits, lack of health care access, obesity and physical inactivity are key drivers of diabetes in Africa

Six weeks after the M23 captured Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, banks still aren’t functioning, there is a threat of violence, and hunger is rising. President Donald Trump's administration is considering downsizing the U.S. Africa Command, known as AFRICOM, as part of its broader efforts to reduce the size of the Pentagon. Tropical Cyclone Jude slammed into parts of southern Africa this week, causing no deaths but widespread damage, especially in Malawi and Mozambique.

Botswana received nearly $4 million from last year’s hunting season despite UK efforts to ban African wildlife trophies

African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today.

On Daybreak Africa: South Sudan has arrested at least twenty-two officials linked to the country's vice president since violent clashes broke out in the northeast last month, threatening the country's fragile peace, Human Rights Watch said. Plus, The Southern African Development Community announces the withdrawal of its troops from eastern DRC. Kenya vows to rescue chiefs abducted by Al-Shabab militants more than a month ago. Tropical Cyclone Jude causes no deaths but heavy damage in Malawi...

Caught in the crossfire, children are murdered, maimed, raped and starved

Three people were still missing after their boat capsized on a flooded river

Angola has announced it plans to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23. Felix Tshisekedi, the president of Congo, was in Angola to discuss a potential peace process. Angola will begin to establish contacts with both the Congolese government and M23 rebels with direct negotiations to be carried out in the coming days. David Monda Professor of Political Science at the City University of New York tells VOA’s Yeheyes Wuhib the peace overture is a...

Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe made woman work as her maid, provide free childcare

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On Africa 54: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it would be “highly unfortunate” if Russia rejects a 30-day Washington-backed ceasefire proposal to end its war with Ukraine. The U.S. says China is the biggest threat to its national security and it must stay ahead of the Asian power to remain the world’s most lethal fighting force. And the West African nation of Liberia receives firefighting equipment from the U.S. state of Maryland. Theses stories and more on Africa 54.

South Sudan in Focus airs at 7:30 pm in Juba (1630 UTC) and can be heard on FM stations throughout South Sudan, on shortwave, and on VOA’s 24-hour channel in Nairobi at 8:30 pm. The program is hosted by John Tanza in Washington D.C., and a network of reporters around South Sudan and in Washington.

Angola will begin to establish contacts with both the Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23 rebels with direct peace negotiations to be carried out in the coming days. Forty prominent Tunisian opposition figures remain in detention, after a judge postponed their court proceedings until next month. In Prince George’s County, Maryland, Fire Station 802 in Capitol Heights is donating essential firefighting gear and equipment to the west African nation of Liberia.

African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today.

On Daybreak: Somali officials say security forces have ended a 24-hour siege at a hotel in the central city of Beledwyne killing all attackers. Plus, Angola announces new peace talks between the DRC and M23 rebels as SADC leaders meet Thursday. The Islamic State in the Sahel expands terror threat beyond its strongholds. IGAD urges South Sudan to release detained officials and relax security. ECOWAS activates its counter-terror standby force. A look at Ramadan celebrations in Morocco. For...

Blessed Mhlanga faces charges of incitement over interviews with a politician who criticized Zimbabwe's president

Foiled attacks in Morocco, Spain highlight Islamic State's widening reach, analysts say

Security analysts welcome the move but remain skeptical about the effectiveness of the force

Democratic Republic of Congo officials have not confirmed the talks

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On this week’s Straight Talk Africa host Vincent Makori discusses the phenomenon of corruption that plagues many countries in the world. He is joined by Paul Banoba, Africa regional advisor for Transparency International and by Abdi Mohamud, CEO of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission of Kenya.