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The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei says it's concerned about a surge in criminal incidents within the Area in the past two weeks; Ugandan traders in South Sudan complain that immigration officials continue to harass and extort money from them in disregard for the East African Common Market Protocol which guarantees the free movemen…
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Coming Up on Africa News Tonight:➡️ South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority reassures its citizens that it is “on track” with bringing cases against all involved in former President Zuma’s alleged ‘State Capture’ which led to the misuse of over $100 billion in public funds; Somalia’s former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Sunday was reelected…
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Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler hugged after Butler's Miami Heat team eliminated Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers Thursday night from the National Basketball Association Playoffs.Miami beat Philadelphia, 99-90, to win the best-of-seven playoff series, four games to two. We'll hear from both Embiid and Butler on Friday's show.Butler says while the NBA's Mos…
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President Salva Kiir's security advisor, Tut Kew Gatluak, and a South Sudanese delegation are in Khartoum to discuss with Sudanese officials the progress made so far in implementing the October 2020 Juba Peace Agreement; The United States Embassy in Juba is calling on the South Sudan government to remove the commissioners of Koch and Mayendit Count…
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Coming Up on Africa News Tonight:➡️ A South African magistrates court Friday granted bail to seven South African men accused of killing Zimbabwean national Elvis Nyathi, who fell victim to a vigilant group last month, who were conducting a door-to-door exercise seeking out undocumented migrants and criminals; AND... Namibian police Friday arrested …
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy has begun a global tour in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The trophy will be shown in more than 50 countries and territories ahead of football's premier event, which kicks off in Qatar on November 21. VOA's Gwen Outen will have a report on the trophy tour on Thursday's show. Also, Sonny gives a Sonny Side of Sports …
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At least 20 people are reported killed, scores of others injured, and thousands displaced following an attack by unidentified gunmen on a cattle camp in Mugali payam of South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State on Wednesday; The resistance committees of Khartoum State have signed a political charter dubbed 'Charter for the Establishment of the People's…
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Coming Up on Africa News Tonight:➡️ Guinea’s legislative body Wednesday announced a three-year transition period before civilian rule is restored, a timetable presented by the National Rallying Committee for Development and set up by military junta leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya; Nigerian military commanders report at least 51,000 Boko Haram terr…
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Health officials in South Sudan report an increase in meningitis cases in Northern Bahr al Ghazal State; A new report by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) says cases of conflict-related sexual violence more than doubled between January and March compared to the same period last year; Authorities in Warrap State say calm has returne…
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The National Basketball Association Playoffs have been rough and tumble for Cameroonian star Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers.Embiid dove into the crowd Tuesday night after a loose ball and then got hit in his mask-covered face during a rebound battle that resulted in a doctor visit.Embiid says it was "a low, low situation" for him after Phila…
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Coming Up on Africa News Tonight:➡️ Zimbabwean banks and businesses are slamming a recent government measure which bans bank lending, a move aimed at stemming a tidal wave of economic challenges; South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and experts say South Africa is benefitting from the impact of Western sanctions against Russia which is forcing m…
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On Tuesday's show, "The Energetic" Andy Edwards catches up with Uganda-born athlete Deo Kato, whose Running For Justice Campaign has been recognized with an award by London Marathon organizers.Also on the program, Timothy Obiezu in Abuja reports on the visit to Nigeria by American boxing star Floyd Mayweather, who has an exhibition fight on Saturda…
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Health ministry officials in South Sudan have declared a cholera outbreak in Rubkona County of the country’s Unity State; The United Nations has donated 19 million US dollars to help communities in South Sudan prepare for severe flooding expected during the rainy season; Educational officials in the Kreinik locality of Sudan's West Darfur State are…
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Coming Up on VOA’s Africa News Tonight:➡️ South African police officials report an increase in electricity cable theft, costing the Southern African nation billions of rands and contributing to the electricity blackout crisis; British officials Tuesday started the first stage of their immigration agreement with Rwanda of sending illegal migrants to…
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The United States embassy in South Sudan is calling on South Sudanese leaders to create a conducive environment for the general elections expected to take place next year; Democratic Republic of Congo President, Felix Tshisekedi, has vowed to spearhead efforts to have an arms embargo imposed on South Sudan lifted; Around two dozen South Sudanese in…
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Tunisia's Ons Jabeur moved up three places to number-seven in Monday's Women's Tennis Association rankings after winning the title at the Madrid Open over the weekend.Jabeur says she has been working very hard and she is looking forward to winning many more titles.We'll hear her comments on Monday's show. Also, Colonel Sam Ahmedu (retired), the pre…
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Coming Up on Africa News Tonight:➡️ South African government workers say they are planning protest action if the state doesn’t give all public employees a 10-percent raise which the Southern African government says they can’t afford; Zimbabwean university students Monday called for a shutdown of all tertiary institutions, protest action backed by t…
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A Juba-based economic analyst says South Sudan will continue to experience a protracted economic crisis following an announcement by the country’s finance minister that South Sudan’s crude oil has been sold up to 2027; Police in the Northern Bahr al Ghazal State capital, Aweil say they are interrogating three Sudanese traders for their alleged invo…
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Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs of Italy is one of the featured athletes who will compete in Saturday's Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya.Jacobs says it's fantastic and amazing to make his first trip to Africa and Kenya. He says the track in Nairobi is really fast and he can't wait to test his speed.We'll hear comments from Jacobs as well as…
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Coming Up on VOA’s Africa News Tonight:➡️ Guinea’s military government this week announced plans to prosecute ousted President Alpha Conde and 26 of his former officials for murder, rape, kidnapping, and other crimes. VOA analyzes the significance of the charges; AND.... Experts argue abuse of local workers in Africa is quickly becoming uncommon, f…
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