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Mariama Diallo

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July 23, 2023
Kremlin Finalizes Russia-Africa Summit Preparations

Russian authorities are finalizing preparations for the second Russia-Africa Summit to be held in St.Petersburg at the end of July to strengthen peace, security and development ties with the continent. The summit will happen amid Russia's conflict with Ukraine, that has left the West calling on African leaders to turn on Moscow. For more, Mariama Diallo the chief of VOA’s Bureau located in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, produced this report.
July 23, 2023
Ukraine Conflict Looms Over Russia-Africa Summit

African leaders are to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg at the end of this month for a summit, billed as strengthening cooperation in peace, security, and development.
July 01, 2023
Sudan: Fighting Continues, No End in Sight

NAIROBI — Analysts monitoring Sudan say it might take an internationally supported peacekeeping force to end the ongoing fighting following multiple failed cease-fire attempts and talks.
June 18, 2023
Startup Boosts High-Tech Manufacturing in Kenya

STL says it is the first semiconductor manufacturing and nanotechnology R&D company in Kenya
May 13, 2023
MSF Sounds Alarm on Sexual Assault Cases in DRC's North Kivu

Doctors Without Borders says it has treated nearly 700 victims of sexual assault the past couple of weeks in camps for displaced people in North Kivu area
May 10, 2023
Sudan Conflict Complicates Regional Peace, Hope for Civilian-Led Government

Peace talks between Sudan's warring parties shows no sign of progress
April 06, 2023
Kenya Opposition Demands ‘Meaningful Engagement’ Following Protests

NAIROBI — While the situation in Kenya has calmed after two weeks of crippling anti-government protests, the high cost of living remains an issue that could threaten peace in the country.
March 06, 2023
Former President Bush Marks 20 Years of Signature HIV/AIDS Policy

Former President George W. Bush recently urged Washington lawmakers to reauthorize the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), an initiative he launched two decades ago against one of deadliest diseases at the time. VOA senior correspondent Mariama Diallo reports.
February 17, 2023
US Agency Pours $500 Million into Benin, Niger

U.S. foreign agency the Millennium Challenge Corporation, recently announced a $500 million grant focused on promoting cross border trade between Benin and Niger.
December 21, 2022
President of Congo Expresses His Hopes After the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit

Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso says significant developments came out of this year’s U.S. Africa Leaders Summit in Washington. Also the chairperson of the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya, Sassou-Nguesso has called the world's attention toward resolving the political crisis in Libya. VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo has more.
December 12, 2022
Leaders Summit to Look at Continent's Changing Global Role

African political and private leaders to gather in Washington next week

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