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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics and the African diaspora.

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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics and the African diaspora.

    Africa News Tonight: Niger Ends U.S. Troops Deal, Major Internet Outage Hits Africa, Aid Group Saya Food Security Priority for Some Nations - March 18, 2024

    Africa News Tonight: Niger Ends U.S. Troops Deal, Major Internet Outage Hits Africa, Aid Group Saya Food Security Priority for Some Nations - March 18, 2024

    Niger said it is ending its military cooperation deal with the United States, ordering American personnel to leave the country. There have been major disruptions to internet services across Africa, resulting in severe damage to economies in an era when many companies and individuals rely on connectivity to do business. Kate Schecter, head of the aid group World Neighbors, which works in low-income communities that are “the poorest of the poor”, says in many African countries, the top priority is food security.

    • 24 min
    US Top Delegation in Niger for Talks - March 16, 2024

    US Top Delegation in Niger for Talks - March 16, 2024

    A top U.S. delegation, including assistant secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee and the head of the U.S. Africa Command met with Niger’s ruling military junta. The State Department said talks included Niger's return to a democratic path and development partnership. David Monda, professor of political sciences at City University of New York discusses this with VOA senior analyst Mohamed Elshinnawi.

    • 4 min
    Zimbabwe, South Africa Sign Water Deal - March 15, 2024

    Zimbabwe, South Africa Sign Water Deal - March 15, 2024

    A landmark deal between South Africa and Zimbabwe to share infrastructure is expected to ease the supply of water to communities in both countries, which are separated by the Limpopo River. South Africa has been experiencing widespread water supply cuts, which experts blame on the government’s failure to upgrade and maintain infrastructure. Darren Taylor reports.

    • 3 min
    Senegalese Celebrate Release of Sonko and Ally - March 15, 2024

    Senegalese Celebrate Release of Sonko and Ally - March 15, 2024

    Many opposition supporters partied in the streets of Senegal Friday, in celebration of the release of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, and his key ally, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, from prison ahead of the presidential election later this month. Reporter Alpha Jallow described the scene in Dakar to VOA's Yeheyes Wuhib.

    • 4 min
    Africa News Tonight: Senegal Opposition Leader Freed from Jail, Future Bleak for Tigray Children, Call for More Diplomacy in Sudan Conflict - March 15, 2024

    Africa News Tonight: Senegal Opposition Leader Freed from Jail, Future Bleak for Tigray Children, Call for More Diplomacy in Sudan Conflict - March 15, 2024

    Senegal’s top opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, and his key ally, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, have been released from prison ahead of the presidential election later this month. Aid group Mary’s Meals says the future looks dim for millions of children in Ethiopia’s Tigray region as years of disruption, conflict, displacement, drought and disease have left families without livelihoods. U.S. expert says it’s paramount that diplomacy be escalated to get a cease-fire in Sudan and a negotiated settlement, and that citizens, who so far have been sidelined, should be at the center of any resolution.

    • 24 min
    Russia Coddles Authoritarian Leaders in Africa - March 14, 2024

    Russia Coddles Authoritarian Leaders in Africa - March 14, 2024

    The ripple effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have hit Africa hard. Many nations rely on Russia and Ukraine for critical imports, like wheat and fertilizer. Russian fossil fuel exports to Africa last year skyrocketed as producers found work-arounds to the sanctions. David Des Roches, associate professor at the National Defense University, discussed Russian maneuvers in Africa, including its support of authoritarian leaders, with VOA senior analyst Mohamed Elshinnawi.

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

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14 November 2022

How can we talk climate problems without India, China and Russia? We are discussing moneys and reparation’s and solutions for affected countries. This is unproductive and unfair for both the West and affected countries. So sad, no answers or problems can be solved without these key player’s.
Perhaps the G20 , expecially if Africa is accepted into the group, would be more productive and acceptable.

Comedyhipster ,

Dryer Than BBC Africa

Could be a little livelier but I appreciate the focus on America-Africa relationships. It gets the job done

Sarita7981 ,

Good source of news

Bu the a few too many episodes per day. One or max two per day would be sufficient to cover the news without overwhelming the feed

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