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Youth-led entrepreneurship is transforming Africa, with young innovators using tech and creativity to solve big social issues. In Tanzania, the Vodacom Digital Accelerator started by supporting 20 promising startups and picked three finalists for a U.S. immersive experience. Two finalists—Frank Mussa Israel (Afya Lead) and Lusekelo Nkuwi (Go Go App)—join me in studio, along with Zuweina Farah, Director of the Vodacom Tanzania Foundation.

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Nasozi Kakembo, author of The African Decor Edit, highlights how mainstream design often overlooks the cultural depth of African décor. She describes it as more than a style—it's a celebration of identity, tradition, and craftsmanship. In her book, Kakembo shares the artistry of African design, honors artisan contributions, and advocates for transparency and respect in sourcing heritage items.

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Western photojournalism has long influenced global perceptions of Africa, often perpetuating stereotypes focused on poverty, conflict, and disaster. Cameroon-based photographer Emily Pinna addresses this issue in her photo book, Thriving Africa: Dynamic Creativity. Through her work, Pinna seeks to challenge negative portrayals by showcasing the continent's vibrant culture, resilience, and innovation. She joins me to discuss how her storytelling reshapes the narrative surrounding Africa.

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Ugandan member of parliament and former Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga recently observed the U.S. elections and praised the independence of electoral workers as key to transparency. As Uganda approaches its 2026 elections, he advocates for reforms to ensure fairness and credibility.

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As the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) continues in Baku, Amnesty International is urging wealthy nations to make significant financial commitments to support communities in sub-Saharan Africa suffering from climate change impacts. Nciko wa Nciko, Amnesty’s Climate Justice Researcher, notes that wealthy countries have so far pledged less than $700 million of the $400 billion expected by lower-income nations to combat the climate crisis.

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Managed by their father, styled by their mother, and produced by their brother, the twin sisters Lali X Lola won the award for emerging woman of the year at the 2024 3Music Awards. They describe their music as a true family endeavor. Speaking to Jackson Mvunganyi, the twins reflect on the impact of this family collaboration on their debut EP, Journey Begins.

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Ghanaian American author Nana Brew-Hammond’s new novel, My Parents’ Marriage, explores the complexities of love, family, and finding oneself across three generations of a Ghanaian family. At the heart of the story is Kokui, who, after witnessing the ups and downs of her parents' tumultuous relationship, chooses a husband who’s nothing like her charismatic but unfaithful father. Determined to carve out her own path, Kokui also strives to become a very different kind of wife than her mother....

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Ambassador Mpho Churchill O. Mophuting, Ambassador of Botswana to the United States joins VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi to talk about the country’s political landscape, economic growth, and democratic legacy.

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Mathias Kiwanuka is a former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants. But his story goes beyond football—he was born into a legacy of leadership as the grandson of Benedicto Kiwanuka, Uganda’s first prime minister. He talks to me about his plans help develop football and other sports in Uganda and across Africa.

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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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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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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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Watch VOA’s Africa’s top news highlights of the week including an exclusive interview with Namibia's Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwaho who calls on the African business community to take advantage of the investment opportunities in the U.S. and beyond, a live World Cup wrap-up from Qatar, in-depth analysis of the recent U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, holiday nutrition and much more.

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Watch VOA’s Africa’s top news highlights of the week including U.S. officials announcing billions of dollars of investment in Africa during the U.S. Africa-Leaders Summit in Washington.

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Watch VOA’s Africa’s top news highlights of the week including the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress saying that it will vote against the report accusing S. African President Cyril Ramaphosa of misconduct and the state of human rights in the African continent.

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Watch VOA’s Africa’s top news highlights of the week including a museum in London that returned 72 looted art treasures, the extensive coverage of World AIDS Day, and World Cup updates from Ghana.

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Watch VOA’s Africa’s top news highlights of the week including why Islamist insurgents from West Africa’s Sahel region stand as a threat on the entire region, and how the African teams are competing for a chance to win the football World Cup.