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Red Carpet — 301: US honors Martin Luther King Jr, other Black figures amid Black History Month commemorations
On this week’s Red Carpet: U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House join the nation in commemorating Black History Month by honoring iconic Black figures, including Martin Luther King Jr. Plus, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Rwandan artist and producer Bugingo Ndanga Patrick who is on a mission to revive the East African nation’s pre-colonial musical roots. This and more on this week’s Red Carpet!
Healthy Living: A look at moles and skin tags
On this week’s Healthy Living, we are joined by Professor Shehu Yusuf, a Nigerian Dermatologist who discusses the causes of moles and skintags. Plus, we spotlight initiatives that are using Artificial Intelligence, or AI, to improve the detection of breast cancer. This and other health-related updates on today’s Africa 54!
Our Voices 709: Women shaping Africa’s tourism industry
On this week’s Our Voices, we discuss the role that women are playing in shaping Africa’s tourism industry through several initiatives that are spotlighting the continent’s diverse wildlife, ancient history and safari experiences. The Brookings Institute and several international research organizations say Africa’s tourism industry is projected to generate at least $261.77 billion by 2030. Watch this week’s Our Voices to learn more about the role that women are playing to help the continent reach that benchmark.
Africa 54: Trump, Zelenskyy set to meet to discuss Ukraine-US relations
On Africa 54: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House for diplomatic talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, which will include a deal focused on giving Washington access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals. Plus, the United Nations warns of the risk of Sudanese facing starvation amid the escalating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces, SAF and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, RSF. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!
