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December 17, 2024
US President Biden, First Lady unveil final White House Christmas displays

The holiday season has begun in Washington, D.C. starting with the Christmas clad U.S. Capitol, and the President’s house, the White House. Under the theme ‘Peace and Light’, the Bidens formally welcomed the press and visitors inside the White House to celebrate what would be their last Christmas as elected representatives. VOA’s Anthony LaBruto takes viewers to some of the Washington’s famous locations, dressed for the holiday season.
December 11, 2024
Former US Ambassador to Syria reacts to al Assad ouster

Syria's former President Bashar al Assad has fled to Russia according to Russian state media. Following his ouster, Syrian rebels have taken control of key cities and forced government forces to surrender. As rebel groups consolidate control, what’s next for Syria? VOA’s Jackson M’vunganyi spoke to former United States Ambassador to Syria Ryan Crocker about the latest developments in the beleaguered country and on how is the United States posed to remain involved there in pursuit of democracy.
December 11, 2024
US International Development Finance Corp. celebrates 5th anniversary

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation recently celebrated its 5th anniversary in Washington, D.C. As the primary lender and investor for the United States abroad, the group has brought over 13 billion dollars in investment opportunities to the African continent. VOA’s Philip Alexiou attended the anniversary conference and has this report.
December 09, 2024
Development Finance Corporation celebrates 5th anniversary in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) 5th Anniversary Conference will be held Monday in Washington, D.C. Senior U.S. Government officials, members of Congress, international leaders, business executives, and changemakers will convene to reflect on the corporation's five-year investment projects in developing countries. The conference will exemplify DGC's long-standing commitment to providing financial solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world, and DFC’s future in global development. VOA’s Esther Githui-Ewarts spoke to VOA’s Anthony LaBruto live at the event in downtown Washington, D.C. for a look into the DFC’s impact on the African continent.
December 02, 2024
Angolan Foreign Minister speaks to VOA on Lobito Corridor importance

President Biden has touched down in the Angolan capital, Luanda, Monday, where he is expected to focus on continuing investment on the Lobito Corridor, a transnational rail line connecting Angola, DRC, Tanzania, and Zambia. Speaking to VOA’s Peter Clottey, Tete Antonio, the Foreign Minister of Angola, spoke about the need to update the critical piece of infrastructure to increase economic growth for the entire southern African region.
November 26, 2024
Liberian American state legislator Naquetta Ricks on her impact in Colorado

Fleeing the Liberian military coup in 1980, Naquetta Ricks came to Aurora, Colorado with her family to start a new life. She’s been elected to various political offices, now at the level of State Representative, serving one of Colorado’s most diverse cities. Speaking to VOA’s Anthony LaBruto, Representative Ricks shares how she’s impacting her community and her state, along with messages for other African immigrants looking to find connection and drive change within their new communities in the United States.
November 07, 2024
Georgia state legislators begin the process of certifying US election results

Securing the 16 electoral votes of pivotal swing state Georgia helped Donald Trump become president-elect of the United States. VOA's Anthony LaBruto tells Esther Githui-Ewart that with the votes counted and electors pledged, state legislators will now go through the formal process of certifying the election results before sending them to Washington ahead of Inauguration Day.
November 06, 2024
Trump flips Georgia Red, reclaims state

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday evening defeated his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris and in the process reclaimed the U.S. state of Georgia, one of the key areas that helped the Republican nominee win the presidency. In 2020, Trump lost the election in Georgia to President Joe Biden. For insight on how people in Georgia are reacting to Trump’s victory, Esther Githui-Ewart spoke with Anthony LaBruto who was in the southern swing state.
November 05, 2024
VOA reporters round up election day in the US

Millions of Americans Tuesday will head to the polls and join their counterparts who have spent weeks voting in person and through the mail, to pick new lawmakers and a candidate who will succeed President Joe Biden. For updates, VOA reporters Anita Powell, Phil Alexiou and Anthony LaBruto spoke with Africa 54 host, Esther Githui-Ewart.
November 05, 2024
Representative Matt Gaetz speaks to VOA on Election Day in the US

Americans are heading to the polls on Election Day Tuesday to elect a new president. VOA’s Anthony LaBruto spoke to U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz about the presidential race.
November 05, 2024
Once Republican stronghold, state of Georgia now a battle ground for both parties

Across the United States, voters are gearing up for the November 5th general election. With diverse backgrounds and political opinion, analysts are predicting that the contest will include one of the closest margins of victory in modern history. VOA’s Anthony LaBruto is live in downtown Marietta, Georgia, in the southern United States, with a look at one of the country’s most politically diverse areas.
October 31, 2024
VOA reporter shares early voting experience in Washington, DC

Early voting is underway in Washington, DC with voters casting their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s November 5th general election. VOA’S Anthony LaBruto gives viewers an inside look at some of the specifics of the voting process as he casts his ballot for the first time in the U.S. capital.
October 25, 2024
The annual IMF and World Bank meeting in Washington D.C.

Issues of global concern like economic development and poverty eradication were bringing private sector executives and representatives from civil society organizations and much more together to talk about The Annual and Spring Meetings of the IMF and Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group in Washington D.C. VOA’s Philip Alexiou and VOA’s Anthony Labruto provide a report for more information.
October 24, 2024
Polio resurfaces in Ivory Coast, threatens children

Health officials say there have been six cases of polio reported in Ivory Coast in 2023, and one so far this year. It doesn’t seem like many, but any polio cases are cause for concern among health officials trying to completely eradicate the disease. VOA’s Yassin Ciyow reports from Abidjan, in this story narrated by Anthony LaBruto.
October 12, 2024
Public opinion polling in U.S. captures African American vote ahead of election

Polling in the United States has become one of the most common ways to gather opinions on a political candidate. From single issues to a whole campaign, opinions can generate valuable insight for political strategists. As pollsters look to include more diverse voices in their datasets, how do they ensure the information they are getting, and how they’re getting it, is accurate? VOA’s Anthony LaBruto spoke to Chris Towler, PhD., the principal researcher for Black Insights, a nonpartisan polling firm looking at African American voting participation in the United States, for the answers.
September 21, 2024
US Black legislators hope annual conference rallied support on key issues

Black political leaders in Washington are working to energize their members of Congress and voters ahead of the U.S. elections in November. VOA’s Anthony LaBruto reports on the Black Congressional Caucus Foundation’s recent legislative conference in the nation's capital.
September 13, 2024
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation president speaks to VOA

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is one of leading policy events in Washington. With the theme “From Vision to Victory,” the week-long conference brings together thought leaders, legislators, influencers and concerned citizens to address critical issues and promote the political, economic and social advancement of Black communities. VOA’s Anthony LaBruto spoke to Nicole Austin-Hillery, president and CEO of the CBCF, live from the convention.
August 20, 2024
African Americans remain underappreciated voting bloc in US elections

With the 2024 US general election set for November, both major parties, Democrats and Republicans, are trying to court the remaining undecided voters. But some observers say one significant demographic, African Americans, are often overlooked as a major contributor to political success. VOA’s Anthony LaBruto spoke to Chris Towler, Ph.D., a partner and principal investigator for Black Insights, a nonpartisan research and political polling company specializing in African American and African immigrant participation in US election, for an insight into how the demographic will influence this year’s elections.
August 14, 2024
‘Earth smiles’ key to minimizing climate change effects in Eastern Africa

Extensive droughts fueled by climate change have contributed to the desertification of land across eastern Africa, threatening the livelihoods of millions in the region. One company is investing in large scale solutions to help these at-risk communities— and it is doing it with a smile. VOA’s Anthony LaBruto reports.
August 08, 2024
Young African leaders summit concludes in Washington

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for the Young African Leaders Initiative [YALI] has ended its three-day summit in Washington. VOA’s Phillip Alexiou and Anthony Labruto have more on the fellows from sub-Saharan Africa who visited the U.S. capital.

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