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August 10, 2023
Bridging the Digital Divide in Cameroon

Nervtek, an organization working to make a difference in a southern Cameroonian community, is utilizing technology to solve local problems and equip young people with digital skills. Additionally, the organization provides immersive training programs and technology workshops in an effort to give these young people a brighter future. For more info, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Cameroon tech entrepreneur and founder of the organization, Nzometiah Nervis.
August 03, 2023
Technology-Driven Learning Center in Ghana

With its innovative approach, Makers Place, a technology-driven learning center focused on K-12 grade education in Ghana, is revolutionizing education. The learning center is integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI and virtual reality into the curriculum to engage and empower students. For more, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to the founder and CEO of the center, Douglas Ayitey.
August 02, 2023
Professor Talks About Military Intervention in Niger

As the situation in Niger continues to evolve, analysts say it remains crucial to monitor the country’s political developments and the coup’s impact on stability, security, and democratic governance in Niger. The military intervention has sparked international concern and generated mixed reactions. For more, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Dennis Matanda, professor of American politics and international business at Washington-based Catholic University.
August 02, 2023
Is Social Media Still Considered an Addiction?

Social media has changed the way media organizations interact with their audiences. From Facebook to YouTube, VOA Africa utilizes several platforms to reach its audience in Africa and the diaspora. As VOA’s English to Africa commemorates its 60th anniversary this week, our digital desk shares a report produced in February 2013 by VOA’s Paul Ndiho. He reported on study released in 2012 by the University of Chicago that said social media addiction had been officially named a condition.
July 26, 2023
Twitter is Rebranding as ‘X’

Twitter owner, Elon Musk, has unveiled a new “X” logo that will replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year. This move is part of Musk’s plan to turn Twitter into an “everything app”. For more on this, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Adedoyin Adedeji, a tech analyst in Lagos, Nigeria.
July 24, 2023
Analysis: Zimbabwe General Elections Amid Economic Crisis, Soaring Inflation

Zimbabwe’s general elections are scheduled for August 23, to elect the president and members of both houses of Parliament. The ruling party, ZANU PF, and the leading opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change, CCC, are exploring all avenues to persuade voters ahead of the general election. The election is set to take place amid an economic crisis and soaring inflation rates, which has made it difficult for ordinary citizens to afford daily necessities. For more, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Zimbabwean political analyst and professor of management at DeVry University, Elliot Masocha.
July 20, 2023
Afro-Centric Kenyan School Brings Tech to Class

Technology is facilitating access to educational resources for students and teachers across the African continent, despite things such as access to electricity, internet connectivity, and affordability of technology posing a challenge to accessible education for all. Based in Nakuru, Kenya, the Children in Freedom School incorporates Afro-centric perspectives into learning and teaching by bringing technology into the mix and teaching students how to be more tech-savvy. For more info, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Oku Kanayo, co-founder and director of Children in Freedom School.
July 17, 2023
Journalist Reflects on the Current Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

Sudan's ongoing conflict has displaced more than 3 million people, according to humanitarian groups. Among the number of Sudanese that fled to neighboring countries to escape the conflict is a Sudanese journalist, Shakoor Nyaketo. Shakoor fled with his pregnant partner, hoping to find a haven for the family. Shakoor, alongside other Sudanese, walked hundreds of kilometers for several days from the Sudanese capital Khartoum to Nairobi, Kenya. VOA’s Paul Ndiho reports.
July 12, 2023
E-Commerce Giant Expands Nigeria's Marketplace

Jumia Nigeria, or Jumia, a pan-African e-commerce giant, is making its move into rural markets where the online business is under utilized. Jumia is expanding beyond its initial stronghold in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, and Lagos. For more, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Massimiliano Spalazzi, chief executive officer of Jumia Nigeria, on its expansion.
July 05, 2023
Implementing Afrocentrism in Kenya’s Education System

The Children in Freedom School, a little-known educational institution in Nakuru County, Kenya, is disrupting the country’s traditional education system with its Afrocentric approach. The school is garnering attention throughout Kenya after being globally ranked among the top 10 schools that are making a difference in the overcoming adversity category by T4 Education, a UK-based education organization. For more, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Utheri Kanayo, co-founder of Children in Freedom School, on the schools mission.
June 29, 2023
London’s Court of Appeal Rules Against Plan for Asylum Seekers

London’s Court of Appeal ruled Thursday that a plan by the British government to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s pledge to stop immigrants from arriving on small boats will be affected by this judgment. VOA's Paul Ndiho reports.
June 28, 2023
Exporting Bamboo Bicycles from Ghana

Boomers International, a bicycle production company based in Kumasi, Ghana, is making a name for itself among bike fans. Starting as a community-based project, the company is now a leading producer of bamboo bicycles in West Africa and currently exports bamboo bikes to the U.S. and other countries. For more on the company’s mission, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Kwabena Danso, CEO of Boomers International.
June 21, 2023
Implementing AI-Powered Solar Mini-Grids in Africa

Due to the lack of access to electricity in rural areas of Africa, people have resorted to using expensive or pollutive energy products such as kerosene lanterns and generators. With the help from Husk Power Systems, U.S.-based AI company, artificial intelligence is being used to enable solar mini-grids to provide renewable power for communities that are off-grid in rural East and West Africa. VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to the chief marketing officer of Husk Power Systems, William Brent.
June 17, 2023
Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus Helps DRC Victims

Passy Mubalama, an alumnus of the U.S. Mandela Washington Fellowship and the founder of AIDPROFEN, a Congolese aid group focused on uplifting women, is using her platform to help victims of sexual violence that are based in camps dedicated to Internally Displaced Persons in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. VOA’s Paul Ndiho recently visited Lushagala camp and produced this report that details the works of Mubalama.
June 14, 2023
Using AI to Boost South Africa's Farming Industry

An AI program, Kuronga, is being used to change the farming industry in South Africa. According to analysts, embracing AI can lead to increased benefits for both farmers and consumers. VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Oliver Windram, Kuronga's chief technology officer, who explains that with the program farmers are able to receive real-time updates on weather, route optimizations, and the best harvest and crop storage times.
June 07, 2023
How Social Media Empowers Talents in Africa

Comedy as a creative industry is booming on social media, empowering many low-income people, especially in Africa, to showcase their talents. For more, VOA's Paul Ndiho spoke to Innocent "IQ" Masaki, a Kenyan comedian whose comedy is generating a buzz on social media, bringing his work to the next level.
June 07, 2023
Combatting Sexual Violence in IDP Camps

Sexual violence is a prevalent and persistent problem in Internally Displaced Persons camps across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, during a recent visit to the region, VOA's Paul Ndiho found activists who are working to sensitize women in Lushagala IDP camp on ways to protect themselves.
June 01, 2023
Exploding Chukudu: Congo's Home-Made Innovation

A home-made innovation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo commonly known as chukudu, has become the backbone of the local transportation system. Due to its unique nature, the local administration has erected a monument in Goma in recognition of its cultural significance. VOA’s Paul Ndiho has more.
May 29, 2023
Conflict in Eastern DRC Leaves Children Unaccompanied

The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has been ravaged by conflict for many years, displacing millions, including countless unaccompanied minors and children who fled from their homes without parents. VOA’s Paul Ndiho was in Goma and covered the story.
May 28, 2023
Health NGO Addresses DRC, M23 Health Crisis

The International Committee of the Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations have stepped up to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) that have fled parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo due to the conflict with M23 rebels – this despite limited resources for healthcare due to large international aid allocations to address the war in Ukraine. For more on the attempts by humanitarian groups to help DRC’s IDPs, VOA’s Paul Ndiho visited Sake camp in the eastern province of North Kivu and produced this report.

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