TV Schedule
RED CARPET — 283 | Zimbabwe standup comic shines on world stage, and more
This week on the Red Carpet, Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Manyenyeka talks about his journey and appearance on America's Got Talent. Uganda’s African Children’s Choir tours the U.S. And Hollywood actress Lupita Nyongo embraces her Kenyan accent. All this and more on Red Carpet.
Healthy Living: Understanding Polio
On Healthy Living this week, we explore the impact of polio in Africa. Dr. Twahir Hemed explains the causes of polio and shares some ways to prevent it. Health authorities in the DRC have launched a vaccination campaign to contain the MPOX outbreak. Plus, new research suggests farmers could boost their profits significantly with a simple pair of eyeglasses.
Our Voices 241: Parenting in the digital age
On this week’s edition of Our Voices, we will explore the new challenges of parenting in the digital age, and long-term effects of smartphones on children’s development. Julie Scelfo, the founder and Executive Director of Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) shares her personal story behind the creation of the a parents-led advocacy group on media safety. And Rachel Barr, chair of psychology at Georgetown University and director of the Georgetown Early Learning Project, provides insight on how young children bridge the gap between what they learn from media and how they apply that information in the real world.
Africa 54: Kenya court blocks appointment of new deputy president, and more
On Africa 54: Kenya’s High Court on Friday issued an order stopping the appointment a new deputy president to replace Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached Thursday. VOA’s Vincent Makori speaks to the International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the IMF’s role in stabilizing sub-Saharan Africa’s economy. And Africa 54 takes a closer look at how the winner of the U.S. presidential race is decided. All this an more on Africa 54.
