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VOA Newscasts - April 23, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

VOA Newscasts - April 23, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

VOA Newscasts - April 23, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

VOA Newscasts - April 23, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

VOA Newscasts - April 22, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

VOA Newscasts - April 22, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

VOA Newscasts - April 14, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

Reporters' Roundtable - April 14, 2022

On Reporters' Roundtable join host and journalist Douglas Mpuga, along with a lively panel of journalists, who analyze the week’s major developments in Africa.

International Edition 1305 EDT - April 14, 2022

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends

Sonny Side of Sports - April 14, 2022

On Thursday's show, we'll hear from Cobra Sport's Padiet Wang, who scored a game-high 24 points Wednesday to help lead the South Sudanese basketball club to a 104-88 victory over Espoir Fukash of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was Cobra Sport's first ever Basketball Africa League win, and South Sudanese fans celebrated inside and outside the arena in Cairo, Egypt. Sonny will have some post-game analysis of the win by Cobra Sport as well as the first BAL victory for South Africa's Cape T...

South Sudan in Focus - April 14, 2022

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has hailed recent progress made by the parties to the revitalized peace agreement in unifying the command of security agencies; Authorities in the Abyei Special Administrative Area say dozens of civilians were killed and many others injured after a group of suspected armed Misseriya men from neighboring Sudan attacked the area.

Africa News Tonight: South Africa Rescue Efforts Continue for KwaZulu-Natal Flood Victims, Rwanda Signs Migration Deal with Britain - April 14, 2022

Coming up on Africa News Tonight: • Rescue efforts continue in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, where officials report hundreds dead, and property destroyed due to landlines and floods. • Rwanda signs a migration and economic development partnership with Britain, which will enable Britain to send asylum seekers and illegal immigrants to the east African nation. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

African Beat - April 14, 2022

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.

VOA Newscasts - April 14, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

International Edition 2330 EDT - April 13, 2022

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

Daybreak Africa - April 13, 2022

Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

VOA Newscasts - April 13, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

F.A.P (Cameroon) vs Cape Town (S.Africa) - April 13, 2022

Basketball Africa League Game Play: F.A.P (Cameroon) vs Cape Town (S.Africa)

FLASHPOINT UKRAINE: Biden calls Russia’s action in Ukraine genocide - April 13, 2022

Russia says more than 1,000 Ukrainian marines surrendered in the port city of Mariupol. Officials in Bucha say they hold everyone accountable for committing crimes against civilians, a day after U.S. President Joe Biden calls the atrocities genocide. And how Turkey is positioning itself to aid in Europe's goal to end its reliance on Russian oil and gas.

Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Wed., - April 13, 2022

Join veteran journalist Hayde Adams on Straight Talk Africa every Wednesday as he and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.

International Edition 1305 EDT - April 13, 2022

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

South Sudan in Focus - April 13, 2022

South Sudanese activists have welcomed the unification of the country’s security agencies' command structure but say the parties must do more to complete the integration of forces into one army and other regular forces; Police in the Jonglei State capital Bor have confirmed the arrest of Yar Ayuen Mabior who had accused the police of arresting and stripping her naked for alleged “indecent” dressing. A police spokesperson says she will be arraigned on defamation charges; The United Nations Hig...

Sonny Side of Sports - April 13, 2022

On Wednesday's show, we'll hear from Amr Aboul Kheir, an Egyptian basketball coach and the former captain of his country's national men's team. Kheir says defending champion Zamalek of Egypt and Petro de Luanda of Angola are the strongest teams competing in the Nile Conference of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Both BAL teams looked very strong on Tuesday when they routed their opponents in Cairo. Zamalek defeated South Africa's Cape Town Tigers, 101-to-77, and Petro beat Cobra Sport of S...

Africa News Tonight: Nigeria to Deal with Local Attacks, South Africa KwaZulu-Natal Flooding Death toll Rises - April 13, 2022

Coming up on Africa News Tonight: •Nigerian officials vow to deal with perpetrators of attacks that have left 24 dead and urge citizens to “rise up to defend themselves.” •South African emergency services report over 60 dead and many missing resulting from mudslides as large parts of KwaZulu-Natal remains under water following heavy rains that spawned flooding. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

African Beat - April 13, 2022

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.

VOA Newscasts - April 13, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

International Edition 2330 EDT - April 12, 2022

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

Daybreak Africa - April 12, 2022

Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

VOA Newscasts - April 12, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

African Beat - April 12, 2022

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.

FLASHPOINT UKRAINE: Zelenskyy calls for more action as Putin travels east - April 12, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the European Union to do “Everything now” as Mariupol Mayor says more than 10,000 deaths have occurred in his city. What is known about the allegations that Russia has used chemical weapons in Ukraine? And some officials suggest that two Nordic countries could join NATO as early as this summer.

Science in a Minute - Hubble Confirms Comet With the Largest Nucleus - April 12, 2022

Science in a Minute - Most Distant Astronomical Object Spotted 13.5 Billion Light-Years Away - April 12, 2022

Health Chat - April 12, 2022

Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, health news and comments from listeners on health issues. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.

Health Chat - April 12, 2022

Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, health news and comments from listeners on health issues. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.

International Edition 1305 EDT - April 12, 2022

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

Sonny Side of Sports - April 12, 2022

Humphrey Onyanabo, the head coach of Nigeria's national U-18 boys basketball team, says the new Basketball Africa League (BAL) is a big boost to the development of the sport on the continent. Listen to Coach Onyanabo's comments on Tuesday's show, and also tune in for Sonny's preview of Tuesday's BAL games in Cairo, Egypt: Petro de Luanda (Angola) v Cobra Sport (South Sudan) Zamalek (Egypt) v Cape Town Tigers (South Africa) Petro and defending champion Zamalek both won their opening Nile Conf...

South Sudan in Focus - April 12, 2022

United Nations and local officials say thousands of civilians have been displaced in Leer County of Unity State following clashes between the SPLA-IO faction allied to First Vice President Riek Machar and armed young men allied to the SPLA-IO faction led by Simon Gatwech in the area late last week; A lawmaker representing Yirol East County in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly says five parties in the South Sudan Opposition Alliance have not been consulted or asked to nominate can...

Africa News Tonight - April 12, 2022

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show 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, the African diaspora, business, arts and culture. Music and the popular sports segment, Sonny Side of Sports, round out the show.

Africa News Tonight: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Requests AU Meeting, South African Officials Report 20 dead in KwaZulu-Natal - April 12, 2022

Coming up on Africa News Tonight: •Senegalese President and AU Chairman, Macky Sall confirms AU meeting requests by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the Ukraine crisis •Ukraine’s ambassador to South Africa meets government officials of the Southern African nation amidst high tensions between Kyiv and Pretoria over viewpoints on Russian aggression. •South Africa officials report 20 dead and property damaged in KwaZulu-Natal, due to prolonged rains and heavy flooding. For...

VOA Newscasts - April 12, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

International Edition 2330 EDT - April 11, 2022

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

Daybreak Africa - April 11, 2022

Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

VOA Newscasts - April 11, 2022

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

FLASHPOINT UKRAINE: Russia says it will not pause war for peace talks - April 11, 2022

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow hoping to establish a ceasefire and evacuation corridors, but Russia’s foreign minister said it will not pause its operations for peace talks. Plus, experts tell VOA Putin is an ideological leader focused on returning Russia to the superpower status it lost when the Soviet Union collapsed.

Let's Talk - April 11, 2022

Let's Talk is an interactive discussion program about lifestyle issues. The show’s host Sunday Shomari examines everything from African cuisine to cellphones, from online dating to arranged marriages, and more. Sunday collects audience questions and comments via social media, and speaks with a variety of guests on the programs who share their experiences and opinions.

Sonny Side of Sports - April 11, 2022

On Monday's show, we'll hear from Egyptian player Anas Mahmoud of reigning Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion Zamalek. Mahmoud was named the BAL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2021. Over the weekend, he demonstrated his defensive skills when he blocked a game-high seven shots in Zamalek's 80-63 victory over Cobra Sport of South Sudan. The photo shows Mahmoud blocking a shot for the University of Louisville in 2018. He'll be back on the court Tuesday when Zamalek hosts the Cape Town Ti...

South Sudan in Focus - April 11, 2022

Displaced civilians in Leer County of Unity State recount horrifying rights abuses in the area following recent clashes between forces loyal to South Sudan’s first vice president Riek Machar and a faction of the SPLA-IO loyal to his former chief of staff; Women leaders and lawmakers representing Jonglei State in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly say security operatives in Bor are harassing women and girls under the guise of implementing a decent dress code; As Sudanese mark three...

Africa News Tonight: Nigeria Officials Report 70 Dead in Central Plateau, Nigeria Vice President Announces Presidential Candidacy - April 11, 2022

Coming up on Africa News Tonight, • Nigerian police in Central Plateau State says security forces to nine villages where gunmen Sunday reportedly killed more 70 people and burned down houses • Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osibanjo Monday announced his candidacy for presidency under the All Progressives Party next year when current President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to step down. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight !

Africa News Tonight - April 11, 2022

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show 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, the African diaspora, business, arts and culture. Music and the popular sports segment, Sonny Side of Sports, round out the show.