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May 16, 2023
Influx of Sudanese Refugees Overwhelm Chad

The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, says that the number of people who fled from Sudan to Chad has doubled to 55,000 in the last week, and many are women and children. VOA's Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to VOA Afrique's Timothee Donangmaye for an analysis into humanitarian situation in Chad and what it means for the region.
November 07, 2022
US Elections: DC Shadow Representative Candidate Oye Owolewa

Political candidate Oye Owolewa joins Africa 54 Anchor Esther Githui-Ewart in studio to talk about his reelection bid as the at-large United States Representative for Washington, D.C. Owolewa is a Nigerian-American and is running as a Democrat the two year elected position, he is facing opponent Joyce Robinson-Paul of the Green Party.
October 20, 2022
Ethiopia: New Tigray Peace Talk Date Set

The African Union says Ethiopia peace talks will be held on Oct. 24 between Ethiopian government officials and rebel Tigray representatives. For more, VOA's Esther Githui-Ewart spoke with Jason Mosley, a research associate for African Studies Center at Oxford University.
October 20, 2022
British Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns

Prime Minister Liz Truss announced Thursday that she was resigning from her post, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. Africa 54's Esther Githui-Ewart spoke with VOA London reporter Venuste Nshimiyimana for more details.
October 18, 2022
UNICEF Warns of Extremely Dire Child Malnutrition in Somalia

The U.N. children’s fund (UNICEF) says a child is admitted for medical treatment related to malnutrition every minute in Somalia as severe drought threatens the lives of thousands of children. For more, VOA’s Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to UNICEF spokesperson James Elder.
October 18, 2022
Analysis: UN Calls for Return to Ethiopia Peace Talks

The U.N. Monday called for an immediate end to hostilities in Ethiopia's Tigray region and a return to peace talks, asking all sides in the ongoing conflict to protect civilians and adhere to international law. For more, Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to VOA United Nations correspondent Margaret Besheer.
October 17, 2022
Tunisia Rival Opposition Groups Protest Against President

Rival opposition groups in Tunisia staged protests against President Kais Saied over the weekend angered by fuel and food shortages along with an ongoing political crisis. For more, VOA’s Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to Salah-Dean Satouri, research fellow at William & Mary Global Research Institute.
October 17, 2022
Uganda's New Internet Law Raises Free Speech Concerns

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni recently signed into law a communications bill to curb hate speech despite concerns it could limit free speech and fair criticism. For more, VOA’s Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to Allan Sempala Kigozi, head of programs at Kampala-based nonprofit Unwanted Witness.
October 17, 2022
AU Calls for Peace Talks, Cessation of Fighting in Ethiopia

The African Union is calling on warring parties in northern Ethiopia to recommit to peace talks as violence intensifies in the northwest Tigray region. For more on the ongoing conflict and delayed peace talks, VOA's Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to VOA Horn of Africa reporter Abraham Abraham Zere.
October 14, 2022
Burkina Faso's National Forum Commences to Chart Country’s Future

Burkina Faso's political parties, social and religious groups and representatives of the security forces gathered on Friday to chart the next phase after the country's latest coup. For more insights, VOA’s Bambara Chief Bagassi Koura joined Africa 54 host Esther Githui-Ewart in studio.
October 13, 2022
Smithsonian Museum Returns Benin Bronzes

The Smithsonian Museum has returned 29 Benin bronzes to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments in Nigeria. For more on what prompted this action, Africa 54 host Esther Githui-Ewart spoke with Ngaire Blankenberg, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art.
October 13, 2022
VOA’s Linord Moudou Receive US Lifetime Achievement Award

Linord Moudou, Africa 54's health correspondent and founder of Mildove International, which provides educational services for children, was chosen last Thursday to win the U.S. Lifetime Achievement Award. Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to Moudou for more.
October 12, 2022
What's Next for Lesotho After Elections?

Africa 54 host Esther Githui-Ewart spoke with Lucid Chirozva, professor of international relations at Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, about Lesotho's recent elections, the country’s economic crisis and the new prime minister's strategy to steer the southern African kingdom forward.
October 11, 2022
Government Committed to Peace in Tigray: Ethiopian President

Ethiopian President Sahle-Work said on Monday in her address to parliament that the government will continue to seek a peaceful resolution to the war in Tigray. For more, Esther Githui Ewart spoke with Milkessa Gemechu, visiting assistant professor of political science at Albion College in Michigan.
October 10, 2022
DC Africa Festival Draws Diaspora to Celebrate Cultures

Organized every year in Washington D.C. by the Mayor's Office on African Affairs, the D.C. Africa festival highlights the cultural diversity and the economic contribution of the Africans in the region. VOA’s Thierry Kaoré has more in this report.
October 10, 2022
Why Were AU-led Ethiopia Peace Talks Postponed?

African Union-led peace talks in South Africa between Tigrayan rebels and the Ethiopian government were postponed last week due to logistical issues. For more, VOA's Esther Githui Ewart spoke with John Mukum Mbaku, an economics professor at Weber State University in Ogden, Ohio.
October 09, 2022
Rwandan Genocide Survivor Shares Story of Resilience

Jeanne Celestine Lakin, a Rwandan genocide survivor and author of "A Voice in the Darkness," joins Africa 54 host Esther Githui Ewart via Skype from Houston, Texas to discuss the trial of Felicien Kabuga and share how she overcame a childhood of genocide, abuse and orphanhood through forgiveness.
October 06, 2022
Digital Banking App to Empower Underserved Communities in US

Wayapay is a banking app created to empower immigrants in the U.S. to access financial services overlooked by traditional banking systems. For more, the C.E.O of Wayapay Hempstone Maroria and the Chief Operating officer David Wachira join Africa 54 host Esther Githui-Ewart in the studio.
October 06, 2022
Update: Rwanda Genocide Trial of Félicien Kabuga

The trial of Félicien Kabuga who is charged with financing the 1994 Rwanda genocide is proceeding. Kabuga is accused of facilitating the killing of over 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus. For more, Africa 54 host Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to VOA reporter Venuste Nshimiyimana from The Hague.
October 05, 2022
Rwanda Genocide Trial of Félicien Kabuga Resumes

The International Criminal Court in The Hague has resumed the trial of Félicien Kabuga, one of the last fugitives prosecuted over the 1994 Rwanda genocide. For more on the trial, Africa 54 host Esther Githui-Ewart spoke with London-based stringer Venuste Nshimiyimana from The Hague.

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