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Brigadier General Amanda I. Azubuike is the product of parents from Zimbabwe and Nigeria and today serves as a decorated Deputy Commanding General at the U.S. Army Cadet Command stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. VOA's Grace Oyenubi has more.
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"Frame of Hope: Trailblazer" is a compelling documentary that chronicles the life and legacy of Robert E. Jackson, a visionary who has significantly shaped the landscape of media through his relentless advocacy for diversity and inclusion. Directed and produced by Simms Lumami, with Kahli Abdu as co-producer and writer, this film explores Jackson's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in the media industry. The film highlights Jackson's efforts to mentor and open doors...
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Robert Ervin Jackson, founder of B-Roll Media & Arts, overcame a challenging upbringing in Washington D.C. projects. Raised by a single mother, he faced adversity but discovered resilience through music and creative expression. Despite being labeled "dumb" in school, Robert found his way to the Navy, where he explored photography and overcame drug addiction. His journey reflects the transformative power of mentorship and determination.
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The 800-year Kingdom of Buganda is considered the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day East Africa, its Queen Her Royal Highness Sylvia Nagginda Luswata is not only a custodian of tradition but also a bridge between the past and the present, connecting the historical legacy of Buganda with the contemporary challenges faced by its people. Speaking to VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi, Queen Nagginda who is in the US to launch her new autobiography "The Nnaabagereka: Life. Passion. Duty.,"...
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Robert Ervin Jackson, founder of B-Roll Media & Arts, overcame a challenging upbringing in Washington D.C. projects. Raised by a single mother, he faced adversity but discovered resilience through music and creative expression. Despite being labeled "dumb" in school, Robert found his way to the Navy, where he explored photography and overcame drug addiction. His journey reflects the transformative power of mentorship and determination.
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At a press conference in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Patrick Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, said that over the course of the tournament, about 2 billion people watched the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Reporters Muqbil Yabarow and Mike Hove join me to look back at some of the highlights of what has been described as the most exciting AFCON ever.
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"A Silent War: Stories of Human Suffering and Resilience in Congo" is a poignant documentary that sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in its eastern region. Through a compelling 28-minute narrative, the film delves into the lives of individuals who have been internally displaced due to persistent intercommunal militia attacks and military operations, unraveling the profound impact of the conflict on the Congolese people.
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Capturing the devastating impact of the worst drought in 40 years in the northern part of the East African nation, “Hunger Voices: Kenya's Food Crisis,” documents a drought that has deepened the hunger crisis in the region, wiping out livestock and crops in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. VOA Africa’s Omary Kaseko features pastoralists who lost almost all their livestock, parents with ailing children due to malnutrition and government officials, highlighting the ongoing efforts to help the...
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This Week's Eyecatchers (Jan 9-13) Watch VOA’s Africa’s top news highlights of the week, featuring an exclusive interview with the exiled former president of Botswana who was recently given an arrest warrant for illegal possession of firearms; the election of Republican congressman Kevin McCarthy as U.S. house speaker; women's entrepreneurship advancement on the continent; an Angolan dance gaining viral; post-partum depression among new mothers; and much more.
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Watch VOA Africa’s top news highlights of the week including the burial of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, marathon voting for U.S. House speaker, Tanzania's president lifting the ban on rallies on opposition rallies, an interview with the president of Sierra Leone and much more.
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Watch VOA’s Africa’s top news highlights of the week including coverage of the death of legendary soccer player Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento), the first Ethiopian Airlines flight to Mekele after a two-year hiatus due to conflict, Nigerian cuisine in New York, health tips for the new year, the state of education in Africa, and much more.
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