VOA Africa News

Surveys show an increasing number of male managers are uncomfortable working closely with women since a string of prominent men lost their jobs after being accused of sexual misconduct. The #MeToo | 15 Oct 2019, 17:35

Nigerian men who have left the Islamist militant group Boko Haram are finding it difficult to return to civilian life. They face stigma and many turn to substance abuse to cope with their experiences. 15 Oct 2019, 17:32

Malawi is trying to find ways to contain overfishing in its largest body of water, Lake Malawi. 15 Oct 2019, 17:26

Mozambicans will elect a President, Provincial and Legislative leaders Tuesday in amid high tensions and violence marred campaigns. VOA’s Amancio Vilanculos provided a live update. 15 Oct 2019, 17:23

We are live. In Extra Time Shaka answers your questions about politics in Africa. Originally published at - morigin.voanews.eu/a/5124739.html | 15 Oct 2019, 17:11

We are live. Join us and let us know from what part of the world you are watching us. Originally published at - morigin.voanews.eu/a/5124738.html | 15 Oct 2019, 17:10

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei shatters women's Marathon record in Chicago on Sunday. Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge runs a marathon in less than two hours. 14 Oct 2019, 17:36

The European Union is helping countries in Africa create biometric ID cards. 14 Oct 2019, 17:29

The International Committee of the Red Cross says their highest caseload of missing persons in the world is currently in Nigeria. 14 Oct 2019, 17:24

Vincent Makori is in Malawi this week as we prepare for a special co-production with Zodiak TV on Friday. He begins his tour on the shores of Lake Malawi. 14 Oct 2019, 17:17

We are live. Join us and let us know from what part of the world you are watching us. Originally published at - morigin.voanews.eu/a/5123261.html | 14 Oct 2019, 17:13

Africa 54 Managing Editor Vincent Makori and Zambia’s ZNBC Producer and Host Chilufya Mwelwa co-host a special segment featuring stories in Zambia on location. 14 Oct 2019, 11:30

The former member of Parliament and outspoken critic of President Magufuli, has been In Belgium where he was flown for medical treatment after an assassination attempt on his life. 11 Oct 2019, 20:36

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says he’s “humbled and thrilled” at becoming the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, he said in a recorded phone call with the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel | 11 Oct 2019, 17:14

We are live. Join us and let us know from what part of the world you are watching us. Originally published at - morigin.voanews.eu/a/5120260.html | 11 Oct 2019, 17:12

Music Time in Africa Song of the Week: “Oh My Love” performed by female dancehall duo Davaos. 11 Oct 2019, 17:08

Mozambicans head to the polls on Tuesday October 15 amid security concerns and campaigns marred by violence. VOA’s Amancio Vilanculos had a live update from Beira. 11 Oct 2019, 16:59

Adetokumboh M’Cormack’s latest project, ‘The German King,’ tells the true story of King Rudolf Douala Manga Bell, a Cameroonian prince raised in Germany. 11 Oct 2019, 15:36

This week on VOA’s Red Carpet, big-name stars came through for the opening of Tyler Perry’s new, momentous film studio. 11 Oct 2019, 14:59

This week join Auriane Itangishaka and Ayen Bior for a special edition of #VOAOurVoices from Kampala, Uganda. 11 Oct 2019, 14:30

Former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, joined us on Straight Talk Africa and talked about her vision for Ghana; she does this by narrowing down her vision in three distinct | 10 Oct 2019, 20:37

Severe drought in Zambia has led to an acute shortage of electric power. In parts of Zambia, residents are experiencing up to 13 hours of no electricity daily. 10 Oct 2019, 17:47

Part II of Jackson Mvunganyi’s interview with Tanzanian opposition politician Tundu Lissu on why he thinks there was an attempt on his life and his thoughts on Tanzania's political evolution 20 10 Oct 2019, 17:44

Mozambicans head to the polls on Tuesday October15 after 45 days of a violent election campaign and security concerns following the killing on Monday of the head of Mozambique’s poll observer mission. 10 Oct 2019, 17:38

Caviar, a food associated with luxury, is being produced for the first time in Madagascar. The product makes consumers in faraway France happy, and provides hundreds of jobs in this African country. 10 Oct 2019, 17:25

We are live. Join us and let us know from what part of the world you are watching us. Originally published at - morigin.voanews.eu/a/5118657.html | 10 Oct 2019, 17:10

“The African continent must adopt democracy for its government system and take an example from some of the countries that have adopted it,” said Shaka Ssali responding to questions from his Facebook | 10 Oct 2019, 16:01

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa, host Shaka Ssali has an in-depth discussion with the former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.  Agyeman-Rawlings is the wife of the founder | 9 Oct 2019, 19:57

Creative ways to teach science, math, and technology in schools to empower and alleviate poverty African communities. 9 Oct 2019, 19:18

One outspoken critic of President Magufuli is Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu. 9 Oct 2019, 18:58