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June 09, 2023
Sudan Factions OK 24-Hour Cease-Fire

Sudan's warring parties have agreed to a 24-hour cease-fire from Saturday, according to a joint statement by U.S. and Saudi mediators who have brokered previous abortive truces.
June 01, 2023
US Sanctions Sudanese Leaders Over Halted Cease-Fire

Update: The White House on Thursday announced economic and visa sanctions against Sudanese leaders responsible for breaking a cease-fire and provoking "appalling" bloodshed.
June 01, 2023
Zimbabwe Bill Muzzles Government Criticism

HARARE — Zimbabwe's parliament has outlawed criticism of the government ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections in August, with violations of a new law punishable by up to 20 years in jail.
May 31, 2023
Zimbabwe's Opposition Concerned by Election Announcement

WASHINGTON — Opposition leaders in Zimbabwe say they are concerned after the southern African nations's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, announced Aug. 23 as the date for the 2023 elections, despite voter irregularities that are yet to be addressed.
May 31, 2023
SSudan Condemns Renewal of Arms Embargo

South Sudan's Foreign Minister Deng Dau Deng said his government is disappointed by the United Nations' decision to renew an arms embargo and targeted sanctions on South Sudan, adding the move came at a time the country is implementing the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.
May 29, 2023
Boissy of AS Douanes Breaks Down Over BAL Title Loss

Jean Jacques Boissy of AS Douanes expressed disappointment at his team's loss in the Basketball Africa League's final after being defeated by Al Ahly of Egypt in the championship game on Saturday. "I am really disappointed... I came to win the final, but I couldn't," said the 23-year-old point guard as he broke into tears during a press conference.
May 29, 2023
Al Ahly of Egypt Crowned 2023 BAL Champion

The final chapter of the Basketball Africa League Season 3 came to a close at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday as Egypt's Al Ahly emerged victorious against AS Douanes of Senegal with a score of 80-65, clinching the 2023 BAL championship. Here is how the Egyptian team celebrated their title.
May 27, 2023
Egypt's Al Ahly Lifts 2023 BAL Championship Trophy

WASHINGTON — The curtains closed on a compelling season of the Basketball Africa League, an almost three-month spectacle featuring 12 clubs, as Egypt's Al Ahly won 2023 championship at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
May 26, 2023
Sierra Leone's Historic 'Cotton Tree' Falls

A giant tree that towered over Sierra Leone's capital for centuries and symbolized freedom to its early residents came down overnight during a heavy rainstorm.
May 25, 2023
BAL Al Ahly (Egypt) vs Stade Malien (Mali) Game Highlights | May 24, 2023

Did you miss Al Ahly vs Stade Malien semifinal game on Wednesday? Watch these highlights as the Egyptians and Malians went head to head in this intense encounter. It was a tough win for Al Ahly which outlasted Stade Malien with a 78-73 score to advance to the 2023 BAL Final. Al Ahly will take on AS Douanes of Senegal on Saturday in the 2023 BAL Final.
May 25, 2023
BAL AS Douane (Senegal) vs Petro de Luanda (Angola) Game Highlights | May 24, 2023

Check out these highlights from the AS Douanse vs Petro de Luanda semifinal game. The Senegalese caused the biggest upset of the BAL season so far after defeating self-proclaimed title contender Petro de Luanda 92-86 to advance to the championship game.
May 25, 2023
AS Douanes Gears Up for BAL Championship

After achieving a remarkable victory and advancing to the BAL finale at the expense of the unbeatable Petro de Luanda of Angola, AS Douanes of Senegal is gearing up for its upcoming championship battle against Al Ahly of Egypt which will commence on Saturday, May 27.
May 24, 2023
UN Holds Pledging Event for Horn Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations convened a high-level pledging event Wednesday at its headquarters in New York, where member states and partners will be encouraged to commit financial support to the Horn of Africa crisis.
May 22, 2023
Top 5 Plays From BAL Season 3 Playoffs

Stade Malien of Mali, Al Ahly of Egypt, AS Douanes of Senegal and Petro de Luanda of Angola advanced to the Basketball Africa League semifinals, following exciting playoffs during the weekend at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Here are the top five plays from the just concluded BAL playoffs.
May 22, 2023
Clashes Reported As Another Sudan Cease-Fire Begins

KHARTOUM — Minutes after a one-week cease-fire between Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces officially went into force at 9:45 pm (1945 GMT) Monday, witnesses reported air strikes and clashes.
May 20, 2023
Basketball Africa League Finals Tip off at BK Arena in Kigali

The Basketball Africa League playoffs begin Saturday at the vibrant BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. The BAL playoffs feature a single-elimination competition involving eight teams qualified from the Sahara and Nile Conference group stages in Dakar, Senegal and Cairo, Egypt. The Voice of America is a proud broadcasting partner of the BAL and will be covering the games on radio in English, French and Portuguese.
May 17, 2023
Explainer: How Conflict in Sudan Began

On April 15, Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, turned into a battleground. But how did the country get to this point? VOA looks back at the critical years that led to the war in Sudan.
May 04, 2023
BAL S.L.A.C (Guinea) vs Petro de Luanda (Angola) Game Highlights | May 3, 2023

The game between SLAC vs Petro de Luanda was close in the first half as the teams traded baskets through their key players. As the second half started, Petro de Luanda turned their game up and grew a big comfortable lead to win the game 78 - 95.
May 03, 2023
South Sudanese Journalists Share Challenges, Hopes on World Press Freedom Day

As the world marks the 30th World Press Freedom Day, VOA Africa spoke to journalists from South Sudan about the challenges they face and the hopes they have for their profession in the northeastern country.
May 03, 2023
BAL Cape Town Tigers (South Africa) vs Al Ahly (Egypt) Game Highlights | May 2, 2023

Check out these highlights from Tuesday's BAL matchups between Al Ahly of Egypt and Cape Town Tigers of South Africa. The Egyptians secured their third win of the BAL's Nile Conference while the South Africans lost for the second time this round with a final score of 91 to 75.

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