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Africa News Tonight-S. Africa Ramaphosa Meets U.S. Biden; Experts Report Increased Africa Terrorism Attacks Despite Europe, U.S. Assistance
Coming up on Africa News Tonight: South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa is Friday will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House to continue an hour-long telephone chat that happened in April and according to South African sources, will focus on the AGOA program, the war in Ukraine and other issues; Experts report increased terrorism attacks in Africa, despite combatting efforts on the continent and assistance by Europe and the U.S. and add, scores of civilians and soldiers were recently killed in Burkina Faso and Mali, presumably by the Islamic State.
Sonny Side of Sports: World Reacts to Swiss Tennis Player Roger Federer’s Retirement & More
Sonny serves out the week with reaction to the retirement of Swiss tennis great Roger Federer. The 41-year-old Federer says next week's Laver Cup in London will be his final ATP Tour event. During Friday's show, Sonny reflects on Federer's grace and skill and he also has reaction from players and longtime tennis reporter Craig Gabriel. It's been a sad month for tennis fans as American star Serena Williams is also retiring. Serena paid tribute to Federer on social media: "You inspired countless millions and millions of people - including me - and we will never forget ... welcome to the retirement club."
Africa News Tonight – Nigeria Commemorates Queen Elizabeth II; U.N. Announces $100 Million Aid Release
Coming up on Africa News Tonight: Nigeria pays tribute to Britain’s late Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II and add, the late leader has deep roots in the West African nation since independence in 1960; United Nations officials announce the release of $100 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to aid millions of people who according to U.N officials are from the 11 forgotten emergencies.
Combatting Human Trafficking and Forced Labor
On this edition of Press Conference USA, host Kim Lewis and colleague Carol Van Dam speak with director of the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking, Terry FitzPatrick, about the challenges facing organizations and governments in combatting human trafficking and forced labor. The discussion also highlights progress being made against these illegal practices.
US Politics: Midterms 2022 Preview
Host Carol Castiel talks with Jim Kessler, vice president for policy at Third Way, and John Fortier, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute about the unusual political landscape in advance of the 2022 midterm elections. History does not usually favor the party in power, but analysts say that the Democrats have a strong chance of retaining control of the Senate. Republicans are favored to win the House of Representatives. Kessler and Fortier spar over the issues driving the electorate to the polls and prospects for both Republican and Democrats.
