Voice of America

VOA Newscasts - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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.

Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Wed., - October 06, 2021

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.

VOA Newscasts - October 06, 2021

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 1305 EDT - October 06, 2021

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.

VOA Newscasts - October 06, 2021

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.

South Sudan in Focus - October 06, 2021

Ugandans travelling to South Sudan say immigration officials at the border continue to charge visa fees two days after a decision to allow Ugandans into the country visa free was supposed to come into effect; Local authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area say they are holding a dialogue with local youths to address grievances around employment opportunities with aid agencies operating in the area; Alumni of Juba-based Saint Daniel Comboni Secondary School gathered on International...

Sonny Side of Sports - October 06, 2021

Wednesday's show packs some punch! Sonny will chat with boxing analyst Nnamdi Moweta about the third fight on Saturday between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. And Mugume Davis Rwakaringi will talk with Uganda Boxing Federation President Moses Muhangi. Plus lots more!

Africa News Tonight - October 06, 2021

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.

Africa News Tonight - October 06, 2021

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.

VOA Newscasts - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 06, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 Asia - Pandora Papers reveal world leaders' wealth - October 05, 2021

World leaders’ wealth uncovered. California welcomes Afghan refugees. Massive oil spill cleanup. Sterilizing disease-carrying mosquitoes. Virtual medicine, real-life benefits. Supersonic air travel comeback. Chris Casquejo hosts VOA Asia.

VOA Newscasts - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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 - October 05, 2021

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.

Shaka: Extra Time

Advice to Young People - Shaka: Extra Time

Shaka is retiring after 29 years at the African Division of the  Voice of America, 20 years at the helm of Straight Talk Africa and 7 years on Shaka: Extra Time. In this edition of Extra Time Paul Ndiho brings to him questions from his social media followers. Shaka also gives advice about a few guiding principles in life.  

Appreciation to Colleagues and Fans - Shaka: Extra Time

Shaka talks to Paul about his career at VOA and thanks his colleagues and fans. Without them, says Shaka, the show and I would not have been successful. The Straight Talks Africa host and managing editor is retiring at the end of May after 29 years at VOA and 20 years in the anchor's chair.   

Daniel Kaluuya wins an Oscar, Advice to the African Youth - Shaka: Extra Time

Paul and Shaka talk about Ugandan-British actor Daniel Kaluuya who won his first Academy Award for playing one of two title roles in "Judas and the Black Messiah." Shaka also shares his advice for young people.

George Floyd, Police Reform - Shaka: Extra Time

Shaka  and Paul talk about the George Floyd trial. Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd last week and some consider it as the first victory in the long road to racial justice and police reform in the United States.    

Appreciation to Colleagues and Fans - Shaka: Extra Time

Shaka talks to Paul about his career at VOA and thanks his colleagues and fans. Without them, says Shaka, the show and I would not have been successful. The Straight Talks Africa host and managing editor is retiring at the end of May after 29 years at VOA and 20 years in the anchor's chair.   

Prince Phillip Remembered - Shaka: Extra Time

Shaka and Paul remember Prince Phillip, who died at the age of 99, and discuss his legacy. Shaka recalls the visit to Uganda of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth and explains  how monarchy works in a constitutional democracy.  

Reactions To Magufuli’s Legacy, Tanzania’s New President, Tundu Lissu - Shaka: Extra Time

Shaka and Paul talk about the legacy of the late president of Tanzania John Magufuli and the avenues that open for the new President of the country Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Tanzania’s New President, Pombe Magufuli’s Legacy - Shaka: Extra Time

Shaka talks to Paul about the new President of Tanzania Samia Sululu and the legacy of former President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli. Tanzanians are in mourning following the sudden death of President John Magufuli, whose weeks-long absence from the public eye sparked rumors he was seriously ill, possibly from the coronavirus. Analysts and activists have mixed views on Magufuli, known as the "bulldozer" for pushing through big projects and his intolerance of critics.   

Shaka and his Audience, Magufuli’s Legacy - Shaka: Extra Time

Shaka talks to Paul about the new President of Tanzania Samia Sululu and the legacy of former President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli. Tanzanians are in mourning following the sudden death of President John Magufuli, whose weeks-long absence from the public eye sparked rumors he was seriously ill, possibly from the coronavirus. Analysts and activists have mixed views on Magufuli, known as the "bulldozer" for pushing through big projects and his intolerance of critics. 

Shaka is Retiring, Vaccine Distribution in Africa - Shaka: Extra Time

Shaka talks to Paul about his plans to retire  at the end of May from the Voice of America and for what lies ahead. They also discuss the distribution of vaccines in Africa in an effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic. 

COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa - Shaka: Extra Time

Paul Ndiho and Shaka Ssali  discuss the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines in Africa.  Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. Shaka: Extra Time is also carried by broadcast stations in Africa. 

Elections in Africa, U.S. Democracy is Resilient - Shaka: Extra Time

“What do you mean by elections in Africa” asks Shaka Ssali when Paul Ndiho reminds him that this year13 counties on the continent will be choosing their leaders. Shaka challenges him saying that some elections are rigged in favor of the incumbent and function as a “ritual” rather than an expression of the will of the people.