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.
Namibians returned to vote today in 36 re-opened polling stations, two days after the country’s election was marred by technical problems. U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola next week, after his administration has forged close economic ties with the oil-rich southern African country. Celebrations are under way to mark the 25th anniversary of the East African Community in Arusha, Tanzania, as partner states work to eliminate barriers to cross-border trade and enhance regional economic...
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On today's South Sudan in Focus, Western Equatoria state authorities say they've arrested suspects in a wave of recent attacks in Yambio, the UN spokesman makes an urgent plea for help in war-ravaged Sudan, and a South Sudan political alliance condemns the government's invitation of Ugandan troops to the country. All this and more with host Carol Van Dam on South Sudan in Focus.
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
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...
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