The International Court of Justice keeps South Africa’s genocide case against Israel alive as the Gaza death toll surpasses 26-thousand people. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken promises increased cooperation with Angola as he wraps-up his visit to West Africa. And -- In our entertainment report -- Heather Maxwell drops the needle! All this and much more on today Africa 54.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Angola as he wraps up his

four-nation Africa trip. Why does Russian growing influence across Africa raise eyebrows? We will hear from an analyst on Moscow’s interests in the continent. And-- the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation unveils its Annual Letter for 2024, as it announces its largest budget to date, to fund projects in low-income countries. All this and much more, in today Africa 54 !

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds discussions in Nigeria amid concerns about security and stability in West Africa. Israeli officials say Hamas is still holding over 130 hostages -- as many of their families visit the United States to raise awareness over concerns about their seized loved ones. And – Donald Trump wins the New Hampshire primary in a rout – what does it mean Nikki Haley’s future as the Republican race turns to her home state of South Carolina. All this and a lot more on today’s Africa 54.

U.S Secretary of State Anthony Blinken meets with Ivorian President Allasane Quattara in Abidjan. The Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry says the death toll in Gaza surpassed 25,000 people as U.N official warn of growing hunger and disease. A Kenyan journalist is running as publication that reports exclusively on women issues. All this and a lot more on Africa 54.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken begins a tour of West Africa to discuss security challenges. We’ll take an in-depth look at the toll the war between Israel and Hamas is taking on civilians as 100 days of brutal fighting passes. And – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis abruptly ends his bid for the White House as New Hampshire prepares to hold its presidential primary on Tuesday. All this and a lot more on today’s Africa 54.

A meeting of leaders from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in Uganda seeks to defuse a growing diplomatic crisis between the Ethiopia and Somalia --- and the Sudan war. VOA’S Peter Clottey speaks with the Commonwealth Secretary General, Patricia Scotland, who is attending the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, Uganda. And in our Entertainment report, music time in Africa host Heather Maxwell tells us more about African artists scheduled to tour the U.S. in the Spring. All this and a lot more on today’s Africa 54.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls on the House of Lord to pass his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda a day after surviving a threatened rebellion by some in his party. We’ll have analysis. The charity organization Oxfam warns of a big increase in global inequality, fueled by growing corporate power. And sexual and gender-based violence against women persists in Nigeria. We will hear from rape survivors on what they wish to see done. All this and a lot more on today’s Africa 54.

Security forces in Comoros responds with tear gas and arrests after groups angered by the re-election of President Azali Assoumani, tried to block roads in the capital. The 19th Non-Aligned Movement summit is ongoing in Uganda where delegates are addressing a wide-range of issues -- including terrorism and climate change. And good coding skills are more crucial than ever in today's rapidly evolving digital environment. Technology correspondent Paul Ndiho speaks to a U.S.-based tech entrepreneur. All this and a lot more on today’s Africa 54.

Fuel prices and a weaker local currency pushes Nigeria’s consumer inflation rate to its highest level since1996. Former US President Donald Trump wins the 2024 Iowa Caucus, finishing with more than 50 percent of the overall vote. And --in our health report-- Cape Verde is declared malaria-free, a significant milestone for the country. We will have more from doctor Dorothy Achu on that means. All this and a lot more on today’s Africa 54.

The United States observes the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday to mark the birthday of the prominent civil rights leader who fought to end racial segregation. The 19th Non-Aligned Movement summit is underway in Uganda amid global challenges including terrorism and climate change. And - Burning basin wood for traditional fish smoking in the Congo Basin is depleting the forest and causing serious health problems for people.