Donald Trump sentenced without penalties in New York court

Africa 54: US President-elect Trump sentenced in hush money trial, and more

On Africa 54: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sworn into office on January 20 as the next president with felony convictions. Plus, Americans conclude six days of mourning on Thursday after former President Jimmy Carter was laid to rest in his home state of Georgia. This and other news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!

VOA Corruption Series: Nigeria to use state police to combat militants

Nigeria is considering the introduction of state police across the country’s 36 states as part of measures to tackle militant attacks, mass kidnappings and banditry activities that are wracking the country. The state police are an addition to the more than 300,000-member strong national police force who have been overwhelmed by the violence. Nigerians are cautiously welcoming the move, as Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.

The Making of a General: Brigadier General Amanda I. Azubuike

Brigadier General Amanda I. Azubuike is the product of parents from Zimbabwe and Nigeria and today serves as a decorated Deputy Commanding General at the U.S. Army Cadet Command stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. VOA's Grace Oyenubi has more.