Reports say Israel seeks to retain security control of Gaza after ceasefire

Africa 54: Israeli PM Netanyahu signals issues with Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, and more

On Africa 54: A tentative ceasefire deal is reached between Israel and Hamas. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals there are issues with the agreement, and it is yet to be approved by the Middle Eastern nation’s cabinet. Plus, U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his farewell speech which capped his nearly-50-year-long political career and warned on the dangers of concentration of power and wealth. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!

VOA Corruption Series: Nigeria to use state police to combat militants

Nigeria is considering the introduction of state police across the country’s 36 states as part of measures to tackle militant attacks, mass kidnappings and banditry activities that are wracking the country. The state police are an addition to the more than 300,000-member strong national police force who have been overwhelmed by the violence. Nigerians are cautiously welcoming the move, as Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.

The Making of a General: Brigadier General Amanda I. Azubuike

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.