Tunisia Unrest Discussion


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to Tunisia native Lamia Gritli, journalist and host of Voice of America's 'Washington Forum' TV program, discusses the ongoing tension and controversy.


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Book on Nigeria


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to author and journalist Constance Ikokwu about Nigeria.


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Climate Change and Women


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to Katie Campbell, of ActionAid International, who works closely with women in African countries to raise awareness on how climate change is affecting them.


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DRC Vote


The Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to release the final results of last week's presidential election on Thursday. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports and talks to VOA's Scott Stearns in Kinshasa.


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Wigs and Weaves in Nigeria


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on how Nigeria's competition is heating up between local companies and Asian firms, trying to cash in on the multi-million dollar hair fashions industry.


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Tanzania Turns 50


Today is the 50th anniversary of the United Republic of Tanzania, which was created as the result of the unification of Tanaganyika and the Zanzibar islands, after attaining independence from British rule. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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Going Green Fashions in Nigeria


In Nigeria, fashion designers are going green and many of them used a recent fashion event no only to showcase their exciting new clothing lines, but also to prove their commitment to a healthy environment. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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Bikes for Zambia


Children in rural Zambia are getting relief from walking to get an education thanks to a charity that has provided 50000 bicycles to ease their commute. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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Liberians Visit to Washington, DC


During a recent visit to Washington, two ministers from Liberia, Augustine Ngafuan, Liberian Finance Minister, and Amara Konneh, Liberian Planning and Economic Affairs Minister, say the country is making significant progress under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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Lagos Jazz Festival


The Lagos Jazz Festival hit a high note this year with the addition of an internationally acclaimed trumpeter, Huge Masekela, who says he draws inspiration from his African roots. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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DC Ugandan Protest on VOA's In Focus


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on how Ugandan protesters in Washington, DC do not want Yoweri Museveni as a contender in next year's elections as a new president.


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Taylor Trial at The Hague on VOA's In Focus


VOA's co-host Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on the ongoing trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor in The Hague.


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Juba Independence Discussion


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to John Tanza, of Voice of America's Sudan In Focus radio program as South Sudan's independence nears.


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South Sudan Transition


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to Abyei native & South Sudan Minister Luka Biong Deng about the progress in South Sudan.


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Ugandan Protesters on VOA's In Focus


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on the Ugandan protesters venting their anger outside of the White House on Thursday against their President Yoweri Museveni for his government atrocities.


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Liberia Voting Ends


Votes are being counted in a tightly contested presidential election race between incumbent Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former UN diplomat Winston Tubman and 14 other candidates. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to James Butty, managing editor and co-host of Voice of America radio program "Daybreak Africa," about Tuesday's successful elections and if there could be a run-off vote.


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Liberia Politics


Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is running for re-elections and she came to Washington recently to appeal for continued US support for her country. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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African Women Empowerment on VOA's In Focus


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on an African women empowerment group known as DAWN, in Washington, DC


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South Sudan Independence


The challenges of rebuilding the country's institutions, infrastructure and health care that were devastated by years of conflict with the north must be faced after the July 9th independence. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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Nigerian Opera Singer on VOA's In Focus


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on classical music singer from Nigeria Abiodun Koya.


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China / Africa Relations on VOA's In Focus


In Focus co-host Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on China / Africa relations.


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South Sudan Youth and Sports


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to Makuac Teny Youk Jech, the South Sudan Minister of Youth and Sports, about youth activities.


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Cameroon Votes


Cameroon is set to hold national elections next month and recently some of the country's senior officials visited Washington to assure the international community and Cameroonians in the Diaspora that the elections will be free and fair. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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Ivory Coast Violence


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to political analyst Gnaka Lagoke about the escalating violence that is sparking discussion on how to best resolve the political crisis situation in Ivory Coast.


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Cape Verde on VOA's In Focus


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on Cape Verde and get reactions from Washingtonians in hope their country will get attention after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit.


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Cameroon Elections


Incumbent Cameroon President Paul Biya has been re-elected, but Cameroonians are expressing mixed feelings to another term with their longtime leader in power. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to VOA's journalist Timothee Donangmaye about the elections.


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SPLM Challenges in South Sudan


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to the Southern People's Liberation Movement Secretary-General Pa'gan Amum Okiech about the challenges his party is facing and why they still need international assistance in South Sudan.


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South Sudan Independence


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to Nii Akuetteh, an Africa policy expert and political analyst, about South Sudan's independence.


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Zimbabwe Politics


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to political analyst Ashweat Mukundu on democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe.


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UN and South Sudan Future


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on the UN Security Council's vote to end peacekeeping in South Sudan and talks to John Tanza, host of VOA's Sudan In Focus radio program on the future of South Sudan.


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Liberia Final Results Discussion


Incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is leading her closet rival Winston Tubman by 35000 votes, according to the National Elections Commission. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to James Butty, co-host of VOA's "Daybreak Africa" program, about when we can expect the final results to be announced.


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Southerners Abandon Khartoum


As the referendum continues in Southern Sudan, in Khartoum, the country's northern capital, the impact of a likely secession is now coming into focus. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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Young African Leaders Forum


US President Barack Obama is hosting a town hall meeting with 115 young leaders from 46 sub-Saharan African nations at the White House. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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Jocelyn Mushala African US Veteran


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye pays tribute to the US Soliders who sacrificed their lives for others. One in particular, Jocelyn Mushala, a Tanzanian native, who fought for her adopted country the United States.


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Liberians Literacy Awareness on VOA's In Focus


VOA's Paul Sisco reports on how Journalist Alfred Sirleaf, of The Daily Talk, promotes literacy awareness and freedom of the press in a unique way. Sirleaf later talks to VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye about his newspaper business.


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Longtime VOA Broadcaster Ferdinand Ferella Dies


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye and Vincent Makori pay respect to their former colleague Ferdinand Ferella.


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African Diaspora on VOA's In Focus


VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on a siminar with African Union Commission Çhairman Jean Ping on Africans in the Diaspora and Africa's development.


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Cameroon Votes in Washington, DC


Some Cameroonians in the Diaspora took advantage of the opportunity to participate in their country's elections, by casting their ballots at designated locations. VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports.


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