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Daybreak Africa – M23 Rebels Respect Tshisekedi Kagame Agreement & More
On Daybreak Africa M23 rebels operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are dedicated towards fulfilling a ceasefire and withdrawal agreement following a meeting in Angola between President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Sudan’s President Salva Kiir is on the receiving end of criticism from The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In-Opposition, the main opposing party to the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, after the East African nation revoked the appointment of Amer Ateny Alier, as speaker of the Jonglei state legislative assembly.
Africa News Tonight – UN Increases Tigray Aid; Somalia Repels Islamist Militant Attack
On Africa News Tonight: United Nations authorities recently announced that they will be increasing aid to Ethiopia’s Tigray and Afar regions, but added that they are facing difficulties accessing some areas despite the November peace deal as malnutrition rises. Somali authorities Friday said they successfully repelled a pre-dawn attack by Islamist militants on an army based, but said seven soldiers died amid attempts to defend the post.
SonnySide of Sports – Zambia Prepare for 2023 Women’s World Cup Debut
On Friday’s show: The spotlight is on July’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament being held in Australia and New Zealand. We hear from Zambia’s head coach Bruce Mwape whose team is making its debut at this year’s tournament and are grouped with Spain, Costa Rica, and Japan. Sonny will also provide updated news on the U.S. Women’s national soccer team who are vying for a third consecutive world title.
Africa News Tonight – Botswana Khama Calls for Warrant Removal; M23 Deny U.N. Allegations
On Africa News Tonight: Botswana’s former President Ian Khama has asked that nation's high court to set aside a warrant for his arrest after the former leader failed to show up in court last week amid facing multiple charges, among them unlawful possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property and procuring the registration of a firearm by false pretense. The United Nations says it can’t confirm that M23 rebels have withdrawn from occupied areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo and add, the rebel group may have seized new territory, however the rebel group insists that they have vacated areas in the Central African nation and are determined to work towards peace in the region.
Future Technology Trends, 2023
On this annual edition of Press Conference USA, host Carol Castiel and co-host, Rick Pantaleo, speak with Mark Bryan of the “Future Today Institute” about the future trends in technology, like AI, and its implications for business, society, and politics in 2023.
Preview: National Security/Foreign Policy 2023
On this annual edition of Encounter, Georgetown professors Anthony (Tony) Arend and Amb. Mark Lagon talk with host Carol Castiel about the most pressing national security and foreign policy challenges facing the United States in 2023. Will the new Republican-led House of Representatives hamper US President Joe Biden’s ability to mobilize robust financial support for Ukraine against Russia? In addition to the rise of China, what other long-term geostrategic priorities require US leadership?
