Africa News Tonight - VOA Africa Voice of America (VOA)
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics and the African diaspora.
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Africa News Tonight: Diplomats push for Gaza ceasefire, hundreds of parties vie in South Africa election, Egyptian tribes unite in new force - May 07, 2024
The United States and other countries are pushing ahead with diplomatic efforts to establish a cease-fire between Israel and the militant Hamas group, as Israel threatens an assault on the Gaza city of Rafah. Hundreds of political parties and independent candidates have registered for South Africa’s election on May 29, as the ruling African National Congress faces the prospect of losing its majority for the first time. Egyptian businessman and Sinai militia leader Ibrahim al-Organi has been appointed head of Egypt's Arab Tribes Union, a paramilitary entity uniting five tribal groups under one umbrella to confront national security challenges.
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Africa News Tonight: Chad voting wraps up, Nigeria cracks down on electoral fraud, advocacy group warns press freedom at risk in Sahel - May 06, 2024
Chad’s presidential election concludes today with civilians going to the polls, a day after members of the military cast their ballots. Nigeria is cracking down on electoral fraud, marking a turning point for African democracy. Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders says limits on political coverage has a chilling effect on journalists in Africa, especially in the Sahel.
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Africa News Tonight: Deby expected to win Chad vote, nations block news outlets for critical reports, Trump vows travel ban if re-elected - May 03, 2024
Chad’s election on Monday is almost certain to result in victory for transitional president and military leader Mahamat Idriss Déby, some analysts say. Some Sahel states favor restrictions on news media for reporting security-related stories that governments do not like. Presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says if elected he would restore a travel ban on some majority-Muslim countries; President Joe Biden rescinded the controversial ban the former president imposed in his first term.
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Africa News Tonight: Upbeat outlook for African economies, Russian forces seen in Libya, South African whistleblowers penalized - May 02, 2024
In its 2024 economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, the Bretton Wood Institution says it is upbeat about a good regional economic recovery but adds that growth has been more sluggish than expected. There are reports that Russian cargo planes were seen offloading scores of soldiers at Brak al-Shati, while cargo ships carrying equipment docked at the port of Tobruk. A South African whistleblower had to fight for her job after she exposed corruption.
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Africa News Tonight: Zuma aims to shake up South African election, Cameroon workers protest on May Day, Malawi urged to fight corruption - May 01, 2024
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has thrown his political weight behind a fresh rival to the ruling African National Congress, and adds more unpredictability to the elections. To mark Labor Day in Cameroon, hundreds of thousands of workers march against abuses they say include illegal dismissals and failure to pay the $70 monthly minimum wage. Economic and accountability bodies in Malawi urge the government to address flaws in the public procurement system, and counter corruption.
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Africa News Tonight: Kenya orders flood evacuations, Mali says it killed Islamic State commander, US discusses Niger troop withdrawal - April 30, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto today led an emergency cabinet meeting to plan the government's response to the floods and ordered mandatory evacuations from at-risk areas. Mali’s military government says its forces have killed a senior Islamic State commander, Abu Huzeifa, during a joint operation with Burkina Faso and Niger. U.S. officials are negotiating the removal of American troops from Niger after the country's military junta ended a longstanding security pact.
Customer Reviews
14 November 2022
How can we talk climate problems without India, China and Russia? We are discussing moneys and reparation’s and solutions for affected countries. This is unproductive and unfair for both the West and affected countries. So sad, no answers or problems can be solved without these key player’s.
Perhaps the G20 , expecially if Africa is accepted into the group, would be more productive and acceptable.
Dryer Than BBC Africa
Could be a little livelier but I appreciate the focus on America-Africa relationships. It gets the job done
Good source of news
Bu the a few too many episodes per day. One or max two per day would be sufficient to cover the news without overwhelming the feed