Vincent Makori

Produced by Vincent Makori

July 29, 2022
UN: DRC Violence Has Displaced 160,000

The U.N. refugee agency says clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels this year have displaced more than 160,000 people. VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke to Paul Nantulya, research specialist at Africa Center for Strategic Studies, about the latest flare up of violence due to anti-U.N. protests.
July 27, 2022
Violent Anti-UN Protests Continue in Eastern DRC

The United Nations said peacekeepers and allied forces are on high alert after three peacekeepers were killed in ongoing anti-U.N. protests in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. For more insight, VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke to VOA United Nations correspondent Margaret Besheer.
July 26, 2022
Lavrov Wraps Africa Tour With Uganda, Ethiopia Visits

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe on Tuesday before heading Ethiopia, the final stop on his four-nation Africa tour. For more insight, VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke to Kwaku Nuamah, professor of International Politics at American University.
July 26, 2022
Russia & West Bout Over Africa Interests

Analysts say Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s recent trip to Africa shows that Moscow is competing with the West to woo Africa and strategically solidify Kremlin Africa relations. For more, VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke with Joseph Siegle of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
July 25, 2022
Russia’s Lavrov to Visit Uganda on Africa Tour

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Uganda during a four-nation tour of Africa after stops in Egypt and the Republic of Congo, ending his tour in Ethiopia. VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke to reporter Mugume Davis Rwakaringi for more insight.
July 20, 2022
Corruption Dominates Kenyan Deputy Presidential Debate

Rigathi Gachagua and Martha Karua faced each other for a Deputy Presidential debate in Nairobi and the subject of corruption dominated the debate. For more, VOA Host Vincent Makori spoke to Macharia Munene, History and International Relations Professor at the U.S International University in Nairobi.
June 02, 2022
Ethiopia Intensifies Crackdown on Journalists

A dozen journalists in the Amhara region have been arrested in the last month.
May 27, 2022
How Can African Countries Hold Officials Accountable?

In many countries, corruption, mismanagement of public resources and negligence is a source of frustration.
December 17, 2021
Ethiopia Aid Delivery Lags As Conflict Escalates[03:33]

Ethiopia's ongoing internal conflict has had a devastating humanitarian impact
April 22, 2021
Kenyan Tech Startup Pula Offers Farmers Extreme Weather Insurance

East African farmers often face ravages of drought, floods and desert locusts due to climate change
March 19, 2021
Analyst Reflects on John Magufuli Death and Future of Tanzania

The late president died Wednesday ending weeks of speculation about his whereabouts
December 29, 2020
Vote Counting Underway in Niger

The election is expected to result in the first democratic presidential transition in the nation's history
July 29, 2020
Oromo Lawyer Says Protests in Ethiopia Stem From Systematic Discrimination

Musician Haacaaluu Hundeessa’s killing has ignited ethnic tensions and deadly protests
July 29, 2020
Ethiopian PM Spokesperson Denies Government Sanctioned Singer’s Killing

At least 160 people have died in ethnic clashes since Haacaaluu Hundeessa's death

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Vincent Makori

Produced by Vincent Makori

UN: DRC Violence Has Displaced 160,000

Violent Anti-UN Protests Continue in Eastern DRC

Lavrov Wraps Africa Tour With Uganda, Ethiopia Visits

Russia & West Bout Over Africa Interests

Russia’s Lavrov to Visit Uganda on Africa Tour

Corruption Dominates Kenyan Deputy Presidential Debate

Ethiopia Intensifies Crackdown on Journalists

How Can African Countries Hold Officials Accountable?

Ethiopia Aid Delivery Lags As Conflict Escalates[03:33]

Kenyan Tech Startup Pula Offers Farmers Extreme Weather Insurance

Analyst Reflects on John Magufuli Death and Future of Tanzania

Vote Counting Underway in Niger

Oromo Lawyer Says Protests in Ethiopia Stem From Systematic Discrimination

Ethiopian PM Spokesperson Denies Government Sanctioned Singer’s Killing