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The International Monetary Fund says West Africa is upbeat about a good regional economic recovery. VOA’s Ignatius Annor speaks to a top official at the I.M.F. Headquaters in Washington. A South African Whistle blower faced a lengthy and costly legal battle to get her job back instead of being honored as a corruption buster. We’ll have a report. And -- In the U.S. presidential

Kenyan authorities deployed troops to search for scores of missing residents after a flash flood kills dozens. Malawi’s economic and accountability bodies are urging the government to address flaws in the public procurement system. And, in our technology report, a healthcare chain in Ghana uses technology to enhance patient care quality. All this and much more on today’s Africa

Heavy rains and devastating flooding kill scores of people across Kenya while forcing many others to flee their homes. Zambian officials say the country’s commitment to strengthening the rule of law and justice in the fight against corruption is paying off. And – it’s Africa Vaccination Week – we’ll look at the progress made -- and the remaining challenges. All this and m

If you want to know what’s trending in news, health, sports and lifestyle, then tune in to Africa 54. Airing Monday through Friday, this 30-minute program takes a closer look at the stories Africans are talking about, with reports from VOA correspondents, and interviews with top experts and analysts. Africa 54 also serves viewers with timely information about health, education, b

Malawi farmers diversify crop cultivation for food security in hopes of avoiding a food crisis. The White House Correspondents Dinner Brings Political Satire to the Forefront. And, in our entertainment report – South Sudanese Afro Pop Artist Bul-Bul Makes Waves with his new hot single "Check Your Body”. All this and much more coming up on todays’ Africa

Raging floods inundate parts of Kenya forcing thousands of families to flee their homes and seek refuge as heavy rains persist across more than two dozen counties. U.S. President Joe Biden is making reproductive rights a centerpiece of his reelection campaign, blaming his opponent, Donald Trump, for opening the way to stricter state abortion laws. And, we bring you highlights from

U.S. President Joe Biden has signed legislation providing $95 billion dollars in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. U.S. lawmakers look to ensure voter confidence by better policing Artificial Intelligence during this year’s presidential campaign. And, in our technology report – VOA’S Paul Ndiho speaks to Seth Ogoe Ayim, C-E-O and Founder of the Bountiful Technologies Compan

On Africa 54: At least five people, including a child, died this week while attempting to cross the English Channel from France. This happened hours after Britain passed a bill to deport migrants to Rwanda. Plus, the Nile Conference of the Basketball Africa League continues in Egypt’s capital, Cairo. We will have highlights of the latest games. This and more on today’s Africa 5

On Africa 54: Opening statements were underway in New York in the hush-money trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Plus, the International Monetary Fund, IMF, has asked nations to build fiscal resilience that can withstand unforeseen crisis. This and more on today’s Africa 54!

Israel carried out a predawn aerial strike inside Iran on Friday – and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has not been involved in any offensive operation. Kenya declares three-days of mourning for military chief, and others killed in a helicopter crash. And -- in our entertainment report, Heather Maxwell brings her popular Drop the Needle music quiz and puts VO