The United Nations Children's Fund says hundreds of thousands of Sudanese children are likely to suffer from the worst form of malnutrition this year – UNICEF is also warns of famine in the Northeast African nation. U.S. President Joe Biden sharply criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military campaign, which has killed more than 27,000 Palestinians.   And -- In the wake of the Grammy Award’s inaugural Best African Music Performance category, Heather Maxwell catches up with Jasen Emmons in Los Angeles to get an inside perspective. All this and much more coming up on today’s Africa 54 !

IThe United Nations aid chief says the situation in Sudan is tragic -- as he appeals for humanitarian aid for suffering civilians. The United States Supreme Court hears oral arguments to determine whether former president Donald Trump is eligible for to run for president. And – In the Africa Cup of Nations’ final, host Ivory Coast is set to battle three-time champion Nigeria on Sunday. All this and much more coming up in today’s Africa 54!

Explosions rock Bakara market in Somalia killing at least 10 people. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel and says that Hamas leaders are responding to a hostage proposal that would pause hostilities. And, in our Tech report, CEOs of Big Tech and social media companies testify before the Senate Judiciary committee about child safety. All this and much more coming up in today’s Africa 54!

The postponement Senegal’s upcoming presidential election pushes the West African nation into uncharted constitutional waters. Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 29 associates are charged with the murder of 191 children. And – in our health report -- Cervical cancer can be prevented or treated – but it must be diagnosed at an early stage. All this and much more coming up in today’s Africa 54!

Namibians mourn the death of President Hage Geingob -- Citizens and political opponents both say he is a big loss for the country. Senegalese police clash with protestors after President Macky Sall postpones the presidential elections. And , the United States uses its military might and diplomacy, in efforts to contain a broader war in the Middle East. All this and much more coming up on today’s Africa 54!

U.S. President Joe Biden weighs a military response to the deaths of three U.S. service members in Jordan in a drone strike. A gas explosion rocks the Kenyan capital just before midnight, killing at least three people and injuring 300. And, in entertainment – popular VOA French to Africa host Roger Muntu joins host, Heather Maxwell to preview one of Africa’s premier music festivals - Sauti za Busara, in Zanzibar. All this and much more on Africa 54

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield talks about the future of ECOWAS after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce plans to leave the bloc. The World Food Program operating in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo says poor populations face shortage of food supplies as the organization faces a critical funding gap. And, South Africa’s 2023 Kalahari Arts and Heritage Festival is being hailed by organizers as a resounding success. The San and Khoi communities entertained guests with music, dance, poet and drama. All this and much more on Africa 54!

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks to VOA about the ICJ's interim ruling against Israel in a case brought by South Africa. Libyan sends hundreds of irregular migrants back to Nigeria, as it seeks to resolve it’s migrants burden. In tech, efforts underways to strengthen business and investment relationships between the U.S. and Africa. All this and much more on Africa 54!

More than 50 people have been killed in attacks along South Sudan's border with Sudan, one of the deadliest related to a boundary dispute. Zimbabwe launches a vaccination campaign against cholera as the country grapples with an outbreak of the disease that has killed more than 400 people. And U.S. President Joe Biden vows to respond after a drone strike by Iranian-backed militias kills three U.S. service members. All this and much more in today’s Africa 54!

Three West African junta-led states say they are immediately leaving the Economic Community of West African States. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency fires staffers accused of being involved in the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack against Israel. And … A round-up of the latest sports news from Africa after dramatic weekend in the Africa Cup of Nations. All this and much more on today Africa 54!