Beste Africa News podcaster (2025)

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Africa News Tonight: AU leaders face challenges at summit, US moves forward on deportations, marking Valentine’s Day despite higher costs - February 14, 2025 24:56

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The African Union summit is getting started in Addis Ababa with the organization facing multiple challenges, including the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The United States is moving quickly with mass deportation plans by sending some migrants to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba and rapidly deporting others. Today is Valentine’s Day, wh…

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East Coast's Back In Action (KZN REPORT) 13 FEB '25 11:49

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KZN fishing is firing up, especially along the South Coast, where dropping water temperatures have bass, kingfish, and sharks actively feeding. While conditions have been mixed on the South Coast, anglers are reporting exciting catches, including non-edible species like sand sharks, hound sharks, along with kingfish and rock species. The Mid-South …

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Trump Tells US Treasury To Stop Minting New Pennies 1:00

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US President Donald Trump says he had told the Treasury to stop producing penny coins, presenting it as an effort to cut down on government spending. Trump’s order would likely require lawmakers’ approval but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may be able to simply stop the minting of new pennies. Economics professor Robert Triest of Northeastern Uni…

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Road to Camp Fest 2025 9:18

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Get ready for CAMP FEST 2025, the biggest and baddest car event this summer! 🚀 From insane modified rides to high-energy vibes, this festival is where car lovers unite for a weekend of non-stop action. Expect slammed builds, custom wraps, roaring engines, and some of the wildest car showcases in the scene. Subscribe for more and follow us on social…

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Africa News Tonight: Church leaders talk to DRC rebels, Namibia doctors push cervical cancer fight, Democrats, Republicans debate US aid - February 13, 2025 24:55

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A delegation from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo and the Church of Christ in Congo, two of the largest church organizations in the country, went to Goma to talk to the M23 rebels controlling the city. Cervical cancer is one of highly preventable and doctors in Namibia are advocating greater access to health care and the HPV vaccine to r…

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Africa News Tonight: Fighting expands in eastern DRC, Niger set to map out political transition, Horn of Africa presents risks, rewards - February 12, 2025 24:56

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Fighting erupted Tuesday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a two-day lull, with M23 fighters attacking positions of the Congolese armed forces in South Kivu province at dawn, despite a call from African leaders for an immediate ceasefire. Niger is set to hold a national convention to map out its long-awaited political transition followi…

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Africa News Tonight: Refugees tell of Sudan hunger deaths, Zimbabwe deals with growing informal market, using AI to protect Kenya forests - February 11, 2025 24:55

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Sudanese refugees who have made it to Chad speak of burying infants who died of hunger in Darfur’s Zamzam displacement camp and say that people are dying in frequent Rapid Support Forces shelling of the camp. Zimbabwe’s traditional stores are struggling as customers flock to informal vendors to buy cheaper products amid a struggling economy, forcin…

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Africa News Tonight: Namibia voting goes into third day, Biden heads to Angola, EAC celebrates its 25th anniversary - February 10, 2025 24:55

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Namibians returned to vote today in 36 re-opened polling stations, two days after the country’s election was marred by technical problems. U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola next week, after his administration has forged close economic ties with the oil-rich southern African country. Celebrations are under way to mark the 25th anniversary of th…

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Trump To Impose 25% Tariffs On US Steel, Aluminum Imports 1:06

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The United States will move to impose 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports this week the latest in a slew of trade levies he has announced. Trump says that the tariffs, which he will announce on Monday, will apply to any steel coming into the United States adding this will also affect aluminium. The Republican billionaire says he would …

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Trump Signs Order Freezing Aid To South Africa Over Land Law 1:05

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US President Donald Trump has accused South Africa of human rights violations against white farmers, continuing a dispute that escalated this week as the US froze aid to the country. The South African government says Trump's actions were based on "a campaign of misinformation and propaganda aimed at misrepresenting our great nation". Trump says he …

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MTN Loses Case As Court Upholds FCCPC’s Authority 1:12

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled in favour of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in a legal dispute involving MTN Nigeria, affirming the commission’s regulatory authority over competition and consumer protection in the telecommunications sector. Emeka Nnubia, a shareholder of MTN and a legal practitioner had sought …

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Nigerian Government Urged To Fix Pharma Manufacturing Bottlenecks 1:04

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Stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to prioritise easing local pharmaceutical manufacturers’ challenges, including a harsh trade and regulatory environment, as it seeks to attract foreign investment into the sector. The former president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Olumide Akintayo, stressed that an enabling business env…

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Central Bank of Nigeria Postpones Monetary Policy Committee Meeting 1:01

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has once again postponed its Monetary Policy Committee meeting, originally scheduled for February 17–18. The meeting has been delayed due to the unavailability of updated inflation data. Earlier this year, Nigeria revised its methodology for calculating the consumer price index and gross domestic product. The National Bu…

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Africa News Tonight: UN council calls for probe of DRC conflict, Sudanese refugees face sexual abuse, governments coping with US aid freeze - February 07, 2025 24:54

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At a special session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, members called for an independent fact-finding mission to investigate serious human rights violations and abuses committed in the provinces of North and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Aid groups say sexual violence is a constant threat for women inside Sudan’s embattl…

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Africa News Tonight: M23 meets the public in Goma, Kenyan tech company aims to reduce plastic waste, US Democrats rally to protect USAID - February 06, 2025 24:55

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The M23 rebel group had its first public meeting today since seizing the city of Goma after deadly clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. A Kenyan tech company is using plastic waste to print 3D models that help students with their learning while reducing damage to the environment. The U.S. congressional Democratic leadership warned P…

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Casting Lines in Warm Tides (KZN REPORT) 6 FEB '25 13:18

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The weather in KZN has been sweltering over the past week, with water temperatures reaching up to 27°C, making fishing conditions increasingly challenging. The rock and surf side is facing particularly tough conditions due to warm seas and strong currents, which has significantly impacted the bite. While most prized catches remain elusive, some spe…

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Africa News Tonight: Goma returns to normal as DRC fighting goes on, Nigeria aims to cope with US aid freeze, US allies reject Gaza proposal - February 05, 2025 24:55

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Urban life has cautiously resumed under the shadow of conflict and a deepening humanitarian crisis in the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, even as rebels fight to control the mining town of Nyabibwe. Nigerian authorities have launched a special committee to develop a transition plan for USAID-funded health programs followin…

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Africa News Tonight: Rebels call ceasefire in DRC, UNICEF warns of DRC displacement crisis, Darfur refugees describe harrowing conditions - February 04, 2025 24:55

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The alliance of rebel groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting today, but the DRC government is dismissive of the move. UNICEF says the number of displaced people in the eastern DRC has surged the past few days because to fighting between Congolese forces and M23 rebels. On Chad’s border with…

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Goma slowly returns to life after days of fighting - February 03, 2025 3:31

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The fall of Goma has rattled Africa, causing international condemnation and fears of a humanitarian crisis. Residents say eastern DRC’s largest city is cautiously coming back to life after days of intense fighting. The Congolese Red Cross and ICRC said at least 700 people were killed in the battle over Goma. Zihindula Mulegwa, attorney and former s…

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South Africa reacts to US move to cut aid to the nation - February 03, 2025 3:51

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South Africa’s government and citizens say they’re shocked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to cut all aid to the country.Trump said in a post on X that South Africa is doing “terrible things,” including confiscating land, which he describes as a “human rights violation.” As Darren Taylor reports, the Pretoria government says it hasn’t seized …

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Africa News Tonight: Hospitals overflow in Goma, South Africans surprised by Trump aid threat, big trade sends Doncic to the NBA’s Lakers - February 03, 2025 24:55

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Hospitals are overflowing with wounded patients in Goma, the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as rebels consolidate their hold after a week of fighting. South Africa’s coalition government and many citizens say they’re shocked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement he will cut American aid to the country. In a surpri…

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Rubio Demands Panama 'Reduce China Influence' Over Canal 1:02

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make immediate changes to what he calls the "influence and control" of China over the Panama Canal. America's top diplomat says Panama must act or the US would take necessary measures to protect its rights under a treaty between the two countries. The warning follows President Donald Trump'…

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Canada Hits US With Retaliatory Tariffs 1:06

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hit back at US tariffs with 25 percent levies of its own on select American goods. He says Canada will be responding to the US trade action with 25 percent tariffs against Can$155 billion ($106 billion) worth of American goods. He says the first round of tariffs would target Can$30 billion worth of US …

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Trump Orders Air Strikes On Islamic State Group In Somalia 0:57

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Donald Trump says he ordered military air strikes on a senior attack planner and others from the Islamic State (IS) group in Somalia. The office of the president of Somalia saYS they had been informed of the US strike targeting senior IS leadership in the northern part of the country. The office of Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says he ac…

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Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals 1:10

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has called on Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain to end their blood stained" sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country. The appeal comes as M23 rebels captured Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo, while the United Nations refugee agency estimates more tha…

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South African Reserve Bank Lowers Borrowing Costs 1:14

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The South African Reserve Bank has cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 7.5%, marking the third consecutive easing. This move was widely expected, but the apex bank’s governor Lesetja Kganyago says he remains cautious, warning that future cuts may not come as easily. The decision, supported by four out of six Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…

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Nigerian Government to Increase In Electricity Tariffs Soon 0:50

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The Federal Government says Nigerians should brace up for fresh electricity tariffs in months. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen, says the energy adviser said Nigeria’s power prices need to rise by about two-thirds for many customers to reflect the cost of supplying it. He says Higher electricity tariffs, which need t…

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US Suspends Tariffs After Colombia Agrees To Deportation Flights 1:05

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The White House says the US will not go ahead with tariffs on Colombia, after Bogota agreed to accept - without restrictions - deported migrants. Donald Trump had ordered 25% tariffs on all Colombian goods after its president barred two US military deportation flights from landing in the country. Colombian President Gustavo Petro had initially resp…

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South African President Signs Controversial Land Seizure Law 1:06

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation - a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government. While Ramaphosa's ANC party hailed the law as a "significant milestone" in the country's transformation, some members of the coalition government say they …

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Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Hikes Energy Cost 1:16

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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company is under fire for raising its minimum energy credit purchase requirement for Band A customers to N5,000. The Disco also capped the minimum energy credit for customers on other bands at N2,000, sparking outrage and condemnation from various consumer groups. The IBEDC says the recent update regarding IBEDC …

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Japan’s Osaka Bans Street Smoking Ahead Of Expo 2025 1:06

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The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year’s World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions are participating in Expo 2025, the latest edition of an event held every five years in different global locations. Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama says the World E…

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Nigerian Lawmakers Postpones Resumption To Feb 4 0:52

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The Senate and the House of Representatives have postponed their plenary resumption, previously scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The two legislative chambers announced the development in separate statements on Friday. The Clerk of the Senate, Andrew Nwoba, who informed senators of the shift in resumption date, …

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Africa News Tonight - January 31, 2025 24:55

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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, and the African diaspora.Av VOA Africa

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