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Africa News Tonight- S. Africans accused of Murdering Zimbabwean Granted Bail, Namibian Opposition Leader Faces “Riotous Assembly” Charges
Coming Up on Africa News Tonight: ➡️ A South African magistrates court Friday granted bail to seven South African men accused of killing Zimbabwean national Elvis Nyathi, who fell victim to a vigilant group last month, who were conducting a door-to-door exercise seeking out undocumented migrants and criminals; AND... Namibian police Friday arrested an opposition party leader, Michael Amushelelo of the National Economic Freedom Fighters party, a day after he led a group into Windhoek’s China Town district, forcing shops to close. Amushelelo is facing charges related to “riotous assembly.” ➡️ For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!
Sonny Side of Sports
Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler hugged after Butler's Miami Heat team eliminated Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers Thursday night from the National Basketball Association Playoffs. Miami beat Philadelphia, 99-90, to win the best-of-seven playoff series, four games to two. We'll hear from both Embiid and Butler on Friday's show. Butler says while the NBA's Most Valuable Player award went to Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, his pick was Joel Embiid, the league scoring champion this season. Also on the program, Samson Omale will have a spicy package of African sports highlights, plus much more.
Music Time in Africa
Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965, this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with exclusive interviews, cultural information, and of course, great music -- including rare recordings from the Leo Sarkisian Library of African Music.
Press Conference USA
Join host Carol Castiel for this 30-minute weekly newsmaker program that provides listeners around the globe with information and insights on a wide range of topics spanning U.S. politics, foreign policy, global health, science and culture. Carol and other panelists interview bestselling authors, analysts, U.S. government officials, ambassadors and foreign heads of state about critical issues.
