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Daybreak Africa: Sudan Conflict Continues Amid Eid Celebrations & More
On Daybreak Africa: Sudan’s Armed Forces and their rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Friday continued fighting despite cease-fire calls issued Thursday by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other international leaders. Plus, South Sudan’s petroleum ministry Thursday said Sudan’s conflict is profusely impacting local oil production. For this and more, stay tuned to Daybreak Africa!
Africa News Tonight: Kenya's President William Ruto Offers to Mediate Between Sudan's Warring Parties & More
Africa News Tonight - Kenya's President William Ruto has offered to mediate between Sudan's warring parties. Rights activists have welcomed Uganda's president returning a draft anti-homosexuality bill to parliament for review, saying it gives them more time to fight it. Plus, tomorrow is Earth Day, and the United Nations warns that humanity faces catastrophe because of its relentless abuse of the planet. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!
Sonny Side of Sports: Athletes Gear Up for Marathons in Boston, London & General Manager of Uganda’s City Oilers Basketball Club Talks BAL
It's a big week for marathon fans. On Monday, the 127th Boston Marathon was held, and coming up on Sunday, the London Marathon will be staged for the 43rd time. On Friday's show, "The Energetic" Andy Edwards catches up with defending London men's champion Amos Kipruto of Kenya and top contenders Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia and Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya. Also on the program, we'll hear from Grace Muguli Kwizera, the Team General Manager of City Oilers basketball club of Uganda, which will be making its debut in the Basketball 🏀 Africa League.
Africa News Tonight: UNICEF Warns Intense Fighting in Sudan is Taking Toll on Children and Putting Millions of Lives at Risk & More
Africa News Tonight - UNICEF warns intense fighting in Sudan is taking a devastating toll on children and putting millions of lives at risk. The World Health Organization says more than 400 people have been killed and over 3,500 others hurt in the fighting in Sudan. And, Egypt needs stability in Sudan and a strong ally to support its position on the dispute over Ethiopia’s massive dam project. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!
A Conversation with Congresswoman Lois Frankel, D-FL
Host Carol Castiel talks with Congresswoman Lois Frankel, a Democrat from the state of Florida who sits on the powerful Appropriations Committee and subcommittee on Foreign Operations. As chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, Frankel talks about threats to reproductive freedom, such as recent attempts to ban medication abortions, which are widely used. She also discusses the need to stop the spate of gun violence in America and fight against book banning, which is spreading under the guise of “parental rights” legislation.
Gun Debate in America
Mass shootings are once again dominating US headlines – whether at a bank in Kentucky, an elementary school in Tennessee, or a sweet sixteen birthday party in Alabama. Host Carol Castiel talks with Dave Workman, spokesperson for the Second Amendment Foundation, and Nick Wilson, senior director for Gun Violence Prevention at the Center for American Progress, about the factors contributing to gun violence, the political impediments to more effective safety legislation and areas of common ground.
