Broadcast Schedule
Africa News Tonight
Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, the African diaspora, business, arts and culture.
Sonny Side of Sports
The Milwaukee Bucks began defense of their National Basketball Association title with a 127-to-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Before the game, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his older brother, Thanasis, showed off their championship rings and the NBA trophy. We'll hear from Giannis on Wednesday's show, as well as three other NBA stars - Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James. Also on the program, "Iron Mike" Mbonye will chat with Patrick Engelbrecht, Director of Global Scouting for the NBA's Toronto Raptors team.
Up Front
On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts Jackson Mvunganyi, in the U.S., and Nadia Samie, in Africa, talk to teens and young adults about Politics,trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives [30 minutes].Check out the Upfront blog at www.upfrontafrica.com
Africa News Tonight
Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, the African diaspora, business, arts and culture. Music and the popular sports segment, Sonny Side of Sports, round out the show.
The #MeToo Effect on Africa’s Women [simulcast]
On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams takes a look at the effect of the #MeToo social movement on women in Africa. Our guests include Audrey Kawire Wabwire, media manager at Human Rights Watch, Naasu Fofanah, an author and women’s rights activist and Rosebell Kagumire, editor of AfricanFeminism.com