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Daybreak Africa – M23 Rebels Announce Ceasing DRC Hostilities & More
On Daybreak Africa: M23 Rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Thursday said they ceased all hostilities in the region, but some residents have expressed disbelief after reporting on going clashes on the frontlines. Plus, Eight African films were snubbed by the U.S. Oscars that are set to take place this Sunday after film makers from the continent submitted their work for consideration. For this and more, stay tuned to Daybreak Africa!
Africa News Tonight - Disease Outbreaks Surge in Horn of Africa, Uganda Introduces Anti-Gay Bill & More
Africa News Tonight - The World Health Organization reports disease outbreaks are surging in the Greater Horn of Africa with millions of people food insecure, and the number of malnourished children is the highest in years. An anti-gay bill tabled In Uganda parliament, which if passed would allow LGBTQ individuals to be jailed for up to 10 years for declaring their identity or touching with homosexual intention. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!
Sonny Side of Sports: Basketball Africa League to Tip off Saturday & More
Season 3 of the men's Basketball Africa League (BAL) tips off Saturday in Dakar, Senegal. Join Sonny and his VOA colleague "Action Jackson" Mvunganyi for special VOA coverage of the opening game between AS Douanes of Senegal and ABC Fighters of Ivory Coast. The pre-game radio show begins at 1530 GMT / UTC on Saturday, followed by BAL Game 1 at 1600 GMT / UTC. Sonny will have lots of BAL news on Friday's show, so please tune in.
Africa News Tonight - World Health Organization Urges Africa to Step Up the Fight Against Cholera & More
African ministers meet in Malawi to discuss cholera outbreaks, as World Health Organization calls for Africa to step up the fight against the disease, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's pledges to restore competitive politics and review the country's constitution. And, Cameroon's military says separatists in its northwestern region have blocked roads and attacked military vehicles to disrupt Sunday's Senate elections. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!
A Conversation with Alice P. Albright, CEO, Millennium Challenge Corporation
As we commemorate Women’s history month, host Carol Castiel talks with a woman at the helm of a unique US foreign assistance agency, which enjoys strong bipartisan support. US President Joe Biden nominated Alice P. Albright to lead the Millennium Challenge Corporation, created in 2004 under Republican President George W. Bush. The MCC aims to combat poverty and corruption through economic growth and stringent accountability measures. Just back from Sierra Leone and en route to Morocco, Albright discusses MCC’s critical work throughout Africa and highlights projects in Mongolia, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Kosovo, the Solomon Islands and elsewhere.
Turkey at a Crossroads: An Election Preview
Host Carol Castiel speaks with Gönül Tol, founding director of the Turkey Program at the Middle East Institute (MEI) and Ambassador James Jeffrey, a senior American diplomat, now Chair of the Middle East Program at The Wilson Center, about the pivotal presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey in mid-May. After almost 20 years in power, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces not only deep anger from the population after two earthquakes struck the southeastern part of the country in February but also a relatively unified opposition which threatens his grip on power.
