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October 13, 2023
Concerns Of Hamas Call For ‘Day Of Rage’

Cities across United States are on high security alert following a call by the militant group Hamas for a “day of rage.” Members of the Jewish community in the Washington metropolitan area held a rally in support of Israel. VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke to VOA’s Ignatius Annor live in downtown Washington, DC.
October 12, 2023
Analyst: Israel-Hamas Conflict Dilutes US’s Ukraine Response

An analyst with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a D.C.-based think tank, says although Israel's attack on Gaza is being followed closely by Washington, it distracts from the larger conflict in Europe- the Russia/Ukraine conflict. President Joe Biden says Washington will stand behind the Jewish state even as some members of Congress seem to be doubling down on U.S.' support for Kyiv. VOA's Ignatius Annor spoke to Shenker on Monday who, however, said there's “iron-clad” support for Israel on Capitol Hill.
October 12, 2023
Analysts Say Lack of Credibility Undercuts Opposition Parties’ Quest for Power in South Africa

Analysts say the lack of credibility on the part of opposition parties in Africa leaves room for ruling parties to dominate elections even as voters become increasingly dissatisfied with their performance.
October 10, 2023
US Analyst Says Israel's Attack on Gaza Distracts from Ukraine-Russia Conflict

An analyst with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a D.C.-based think tank, says although Israel's attack on Gaza is being followed closely by Washington, it distracts from the larger conflict in Europe — the Russia/Ukraine conflict. David Shenker's comment follows the ouster of Speaker, Kevin McCarthy -- whose opponents ousted him from his job last week in part over continuous support by the U.S. for Ukraine. President Joe Biden says Washington will stand behind the Jewish state even as some members of Congress seem to be doubling down on U.S.' support for Kyiv. VOA's Ignatius Annor spoke to Shenker on Monday who, however, said there's 'iron-clad' support for Israel on Capitol Hill.
October 09, 2023
US Analyst Says Israel's Gaza Attack Could Imperil Arab-Israeli Normalization

An analyst with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a D.C.-based think tank, has told the VOA that "a catastrophic intelligence failure'' by the Israeli state led to the unprecedented deadly attack by the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, on Saturday. David Shenker, a senior fellow at the institute and a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs said attempts by the U.S. to champion a normalization agreement between Israel and Arab states could have triggered the attack. VOA's Ignatius Annor has been speaking spoke to Shenker on Monday.
October 04, 2023
Washington ‘Recommits’ to Improve Bilateral Relations with South Africa

A top U.S. official said Monday that Washington has "recommitted" to improving bilateral relations with long-standing partner, South Africa, as the latter’s engagements with foreign powers like Russia and China, prompted a recent Congressional hearing to examine U.S.-South Africa relations.
October 04, 2023
US South Africa Relations Reconsidered

A top U.S. legislator has asked the South African government to demonstrate its value for Washington as it courts other foreign powers, like Russia and China. At a hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday (September 27), witnesses examined the current foreign policy relationship between the two countries. For more, VOA’s Ignatius Annor filed this report.
October 03, 2023
US Congress Examines Bilateral Relations with South Africa

A top U.S. legislator has asked the South African government to demonstrate its value for Washington as it courts other foreign powers, like Russia and China. At a hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday (September 27), witnesses examined the current foreign policy between the two countries. VOA’s Ignatius Annor has this report.
September 28, 2023
Did the 78th UN General Assembly Meet Today's Challenges?

From climate change, food insecurity, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and recent coups in Africa, experts who spoke to VOA are divided on what world leaders achieved at the 78th United Nations General Assembly held in New York over six days.
September 26, 2023
Western Engagement Remains Uncertain in Sahel

Analysts say the European Union and other Western nations face a growing dilemma and uncertainty over how -- or whether -- to engage with countries in the Sahel that have experienced coups. VOA’s Ignatius Annor attended an event here in Washington and has this story.
September 25, 2023
Experts: EU Uncertain About Future Engagement with Military Juntas in the Sahel

Analysts say there is a growing dilemma and uncertainty over whether or not to engage military juntas in the Sahel as the European Union and other Western nations grapple with how to establish engagement in the aftermath of recent coups in the region. VOA’s Ignatius Annor attended an event here in Washington and has this story.
September 22, 2023
Dilemma, Uncertainty Casts Shadow on Engagement with Military in the Sahel Region

Analysts say there’s growing dilemma and uncertainty over whether or not to engage military juntas in the Sahel as the European Union and its Western partners grapple with how to resolve recent putsches in Africa.
September 15, 2023
Russia Advances Disinformation in Africa, Who Holds Them Accountable?

WASHINGTON — Analysts say as Russia makes significant gains in its disinformation campaigns in Africa, civil society groups and private organizations may hold the key to counter such propaganda.
September 13, 2023
Who Holds Russia Accountable for its Disinformation Campaign in Africa?

Russia is making "tremendous' gains in its disinformation propaganda in Africa recently, says Dan Whitman, a fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute in the U.S. state of Philadelphia. Whitman described Moscow’s disinformation campaign as the “most rapid propaganda successes in the history of propaganda.” He says the Kremlin is riding on the wave of political instability happening across the continent to its benefit. Whitman spoke to VOA’s Ignatius Annor on a wide range of issues, including his concerns about a possible Russian interference in the U.S. 2024 elections, and who should hold the Kremlin accountable for its disinformation campaigns.
September 08, 2023
Climate Advocates Sound Alarm Over Africa's Global Carbon Tax Proposal

WASHINGTON — Climate advocates have welcomed proposals by African leaders for a global carbon tax in a bid to tackle the impact of climate change in Africa, but they urge corporations to avoid passing the tax burden to consumers.
August 31, 2023
Analysts: Regional Leaders Unlikely to Call for Bongo's Reinstatement

Analysts say it’s unlikely that regional leaders in Central Africa and the international community will be enthusiastic in calling for the reinstatement of Gabon’s deposed leader, Ali Bongo Ondimba, following an apparent coup on Wednesday.
August 29, 2023
Can BRICS Overcome Members' Political and Economic Differences?

WASHINGTON — Analysts are raising the alarm over the inclusion of many of the newly inducted members into the BRICS bloc, fearing their lack of tolerance for civic engagement poses threats to multilateralism.
August 24, 2023
Analysts: Last-Minute Gabon Vote Rule Change Poses Governance Risk

WASHINGTON — Political analysts say a last-minute rule change in Gabon’s Aug. 26 national elections, which now stipulates voters must select their presidential and parliamentary candidate from the same political party, poses a governance issue — if the ultimate winner is anyone other than a candidate of the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party or PDG.
August 11, 2023
Analysts: Military Invasion in Niger Poses Risk to Regional Economy, Peace

WASHINGTON — It’s 2023 and again West Africa’s democracy is in the spotlight. Brewing tensions in the Sahelian nation of Niger and its regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States, is keeping analysts and democracy advocates on the edge as ECOWAS announced a deployment of a "standby force" Thursday.
August 08, 2023
Ghana Moves to Provide Equitable Justice Delivery

Ghana may have launched its public defenders’ division program to assist those who can’t afford legal representation to obtain fair trial on criminal cases, but the division mandated to carry out equitable justice delivery lacks an office accommodation of their own to operate.

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