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On Africa 54: Conflicts in Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine to dominate annual UN meeting, Congressional Black Caucus energizes black voters and Congress members, Nigerian journalist Philip Obaji on his encounters as an investigative journalist, life and legacy of Mozambican musician Dillon Djindje, and more on today’s Africa 54!

On Africa 54: VOA health correspondent Linord Moudou has an exclusive interview with U.S.philanthropist and entrepreneur Bill Gates about his foundation’s “2024 Goalkeepers Report” which spotlights the impact of malnutrition on children across the world.

Plus, thousands of people in South Africa have been turned into zombie-like addicts after consuming Nyaope, a substance which is a mixture of multiple drugs including heroin and cannabis.

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On Africa 54: A lack of access to quality healthcare services is forcing Nigeria to take steps to reduce high mortality rates caused by diseases such as malaria and eclampsia.

Plus, hundreds of pagers explode almost simultaneously across Lebanon and in parts of Syria —killing at least 12 people.

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On Africa 54: Adversaries of the United States are ramping up their effort to impact the outcome of the high-stakes presidential election.

Plus, Malian officials say the capital, Bamako, is under control after insurgents attacked a military training school before dawn. And Philanthropist and entrepreneur Bill Gates speaks to Africa 54 health correspondent Linord Moudou about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s 2024 Goalkeepers report titled -- "A Race to Nourish a Warming World."

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On Africa 54: Former U.S. President Donald Trump is safe after authorities said there was another assassination attempt on his life — the second in two months.

Plus, severe flooding hits Nigeria’s Borno State in the nation’s northeastern region and kills at least 30 people while affection over 1 million others.

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On Africa 54: The U.S. presidential election race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remains tight as both candidates attempt to woo women voters.

Plus, a humanitarian crisis erupts in Nigeria’s Borno State after a dam near Maiduguri fails due to heavy rains. And, VOA’s Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Chardelle Moore, a multi-disciplinary artist and motivational speaker, to discuss her latest album titled “Inward Awakening.”

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On Africa 54: U.S. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove sits down with VOA’s John Tanza to discuss her urging the Biden Administration to increase its humanitarian aid to Sudan.

Plus, an African Union report reveals drug and substance abuse is becoming a disaster in developing nations, including Kenya.

And, the United States commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the worst ever terror attack on the nation.

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On Africa 54: U.S. presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clash during Tuesday’s high-stakes debate.

Plus, Kenyan workers at the nation’s international airport in Nairobi protest an Indian company seeking to lease the facility, causing delays and cancellations.

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On Africa 54: Millions of Americans prepare to watch Tuesday night’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Plus, Kenyans and the rest of the East African community mourn the deaths of 17 students who died after fire raged through a dormitory at Hillside Endarasha Academy.

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On Africa 54: Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development speaks with VOA about the East African nation’s oil reserves and the logistics of getting it to the world market.

Plus, analysts speak on how U.S. presidential debates impact the outcome of who would occupy the White House following the elections in November.

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