Africa 54 - VOA Africa

Dec 12 2024 250 ep. 28 mins 14
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Africa 54 is a 30-minute program featuring stories Africans are talking about with reports from VOA correspondents and interviews with experts. The show includes the latest developments on health, education, business, and technology and provides a daily dose of pop culture and entertainment.

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Africa 54: US authorities support transition in Syria, and more - December 12, 2024

Dec 12 2024 28 mins  
On Africa 54: U.S. President Joe Biden’s government says it will support a transition in Syria toward a non-sectarian government accountable to the people. Plus, South African tech entrepreneurs create a mobile application that will allow users to connect with traditional healers. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!

Africa 54 - December 11, 2024

Dec 11 2024 28 mins  
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

Africa 54: Former Ghana President John Mahama wins re-election, and more - December 10, 2024

Dec 10 2024 28 mins  
On Africa 54: Former Ghanaian President John Mahama wins re-election after he defeated Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia who was representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the nation’s December 7 general election. Plus, VOA reports from the Pentagon about the next steps for U.S.-based troops in war-torn Syria. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!

Africa 54 - December 09, 2024

Dec 09 2024 28 mins  
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

Africa 54: Ghanaians prepare to elect new president on December 7, and more - December 06, 2024

Dec 06 2024 28 mins  
On Africa 54: Over 18 million registered voters in Ghana prepare to head to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president in a stiff race between current Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Mahama. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks will soon face questions from U.S senators about their beliefs and qualifications. And in our entertainment r

Africa 54: Ghana major political parties hold final rallies ahead of elections, and more - December 05, 2024

Dec 05 2024 28 mins  
On Africa 54: Ghana’s major political parties hold rival rallies in the nation’s capital, Accra, ahead of the December 7 elections. Plus, U.S. President Joe Biden concludes his trip to sub-Saharan Africa where he touted the Washington-backed Lobito Corridor. This, and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!

Africa 54: Biden concludes visit to Angola with tour of the US-backed Lobito Corridor, and more - December 04, 2024

Dec 04 2024 28 mins  
On Africa 54: U.S. President Joe Biden concludes his final visit to sub-Saharan Africa where he touted the Washington backed railway project which links Angola’s port city of Lobito to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. Plus, Namibians make history by electing their first female president, 72-year-old Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party. This and more

Africa 54: U.S. President Joe Biden kicks off historic visit to Angola, and more - December 03, 2024

Dec 03 2024 28 mins  
On Africa 54: U.S. President Joe Biden Tuesday kicked off his historic visit to Angola where he met his counterpart from the southern African nation, João Lourenço, and fulfilled his promise to visit Africa before leaving office in January 2025. Plus, exiled Russian opposition leaders await U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to bring an end to the war betwee

Africa 54 - December 02, 2024

Dec 02 2024 28 mins  
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

Africa 54: Namibia general elections voting extended to Saturday, and more - November 29, 2024

Nov 29 2024 28 mins  
On Africa 54: Voting in Namibia’s general election was extended to Saturday after the southern African nation experienced technical glitches and long delays on the official day to cast ballots. Plus, Kenyan officials aim to provide healthcare to vulnerable mobile populations and stop the spread of diseases across borders in Africa for long distance drivers and commercial sex wo