Africa 54 - VOA Africa

On Africa: Millions of Americans took to the polls Tuesday to vote for a new president and lawmakers.

Plus, VOA profiles former U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the two main presidential candidates who are looking to occupy the White House and succeed President Joe Biden.

This and more U.S. election updates on today’s Africa 54!

On Africa 54: Millions of Americans prepare to elect a new president on Tuesday in a tight race between Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her Republican rival, former President Donald Trump.

Plus, a member of the African diaspora — Amini Bonane, a civic technology professional born in the Democratic Republic of Congo tells VOA why she is politically involved in this year’s U.S. election.

This and more on today’s Africa 54!

On Africa 54: Africans voice on how they would like the next U.S. president to address U.S.-Africa relations, regional and global issues.

Plus, VOA profiles Melania Trump, the former U.S. first lady who could be returning to the White House.

This and more on today’s Africa 54.

On Africa 54: U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump target LGBTQ plus communities where voters could make the difference in the battleground states that could decide the election.

Plus, female banana farmers in northern Malawi find a creative solution to combat the impacts of climate change.

This and more news-related updates on today's Africa 54!

On Africa 54: Over a million Batswana headed to the polls Wednesday in an election that will determine whether their incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi would secure a second term in office — developments happening as Botswana experiences slow economic growth.

Plus, U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their “closing arguments” to their supporters on Tuesday evening, a week before the November 5 election.

This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!

On Africa 54: American expatriates who work for the U.S. embassy in Ethiopia gear up for the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Plus, in our weekly health report, we focus on efforts by Zambia to lead Sub-Saharan Africa by launching the use of an injectable HIV prevention drug.

This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!

On Africa 54: Americans who are based in Kenya say domestic and foreign policy issues will determine which candidate gets their vote in the nation’s upcoming presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Plus, experts report Africa loses nearly $90 billion annually to financial crimes linked to corruption, tax evasion and environmental crime.

This and more on today’s Africa 54!

On Africa 54: Americans living in Somalia cast absentee ballots as they closely monitor the U.S. presidential campaigns. Mozambique’s electoral commission declares ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo the winner of the presidential election. And Sierra Leonean hip-hop artist Kao Denero tells VOA’s Jackson Mvunganyi about his music. All this and more on today’s Africa 54.

A women’s legal aid clinics and camp courts are conducted in most remote areas in Malawi representing children and women in criminal and civil cases. VOA’s Esther Githui interviews lawyer Hazel Olithia Miseleni on this and more.

On Africa 54: The U.S. presidential election is on November 5 and all eyes are on the seven so-called battleground states that are expected to determine the outcome of the voting. October 24th marks World Polio Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the fight against polio, a potentially debilitating disease that affects children worldwide. This and more on Africa 54.