VOA 60: Mozambicans elect a new president and parliament on Wednesday, and more

Africa 54: Mozambicans vote in election set to replace departing President Nyusi

On Africa 54: Mozambicans vote Wednesday in a tense general election likely to deliver victory for the ruling Frelimo party which has governed the southern African nation since 1975. Plus, U.S. President Joe Biden postpones his trip to Germany and Angola to oversee the response to Hurricane Milton which is barreling toward the state of Florida. This and more news-related updates on 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.