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On Red Carpet: Ghanaian-born American gospel artist and author Jonathan McReynolds visits VOA to discuss recently winning a Grammy award after featuring on the song titled “One Hallelujah” with Tasha Leonard, Erica Campbell, Jekalyn Carr and Israel Houghton. Plus, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tems makes history by becoming the first African woman to have an ownership share of a U.S. Major League Soccer team. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!

On Healthy Living this week, February is American Heart Month, and we’re highlighting the importance of cardiac monitoring. In Abidjan, a cardiologist educates the community on why regular heart check-ups matter. Dr. Shaundel Knights, naturopathic doctor and founder of Nirvana Holistic Medicine, shares practical steps for better heart health. Plus, the latest bird flu outbreak in the U.S. sparks concerns about its impact on public health and farmers’ livelihoods.

On this week’s Our Voices, we look at women's suffering amid the raging conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo as M23 rebels gain territory while fighting against the Central African Nations army and regional forces. The United Nations says the fighting between M23 and DRC’s federal forces has resulted in women and children experiencing human rights violations, including sexual violence, abduction and recruitment. This and more on this week’s edition of Our Voices!

On Africa 54: U.S. President Donald Trump calls for elections in Ukraine as he continues efforts to broker peace in the ongoing war with Russia. Plus, U.S. Vice President JD Vance addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, outlining the administration’s stance on domestic and foreign policies. Tune in for this and more on today’s Africa 54!