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Africa 54: Americans vote on November 5 Election Day, and more

On Africa: Millions of Americans took to the polls Tuesday to vote for a new president and lawmakers. Plus, VOA profiles former U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the two main presidential candidates who are looking to occupy the White House and succeed President Joe Biden. This and more U.S. election 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.