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By Paul Ndiho

The death toll from flooding that hit the eastern Libyan city of Derna reached more than 5,000 and was expected to rise further, a local health official said on Wednesday, as authorities struggled to get aid to the coastal city where thousands remained missing, and tens of thousands were homeless. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused deadly flooding in many towns of eastern Libya, but the worst hit was Derna. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho via Skype spoke to Saleh Sarar, a Freelance journalist based in Eastern Libya.

By Paul Ndiho

For the past 26 years, the African Studies and Research Forum (ASRF) has been pivotal in promoting academic discourse and research on the African continent. Each year, ASRF recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to covering African affairs and showcasing its diverse voices. In its latest edition, ASRF had the honor of presenting its prestigious award to Shaka Ssali, a veteran journalist from Voice of America (VOA). Shaka Ssali has been a prominent figure in African journalism, particularly for his remarkable work on VOA’s flagship show, Straight Talk Africa.

By Paul Ndiho

Onijah Zani, a self-taught professional roller skater from Lusaka, Zambia, is making waves in the roller skating world. Despite the challenges of skating in the city streets, he is using innovative technology to bring this sport to life. Onijah’s skills have made him an internet star, and he has represented Zambia in international competitions. He uses his expertise to train other roller skaters in Zambia and beyond. For more, I am joined by Onijah Zani in the Zambian Capital Lusaka.

By Paul Ndiho

Thousands are feared dead or missing in Libya after massive flash floods devastated eastern regions, with a surge of muddy river water ripping away entire neighborhoods in one coastal city, local authorities and international aid groups said Tuesday. Massive destruction can be seen in images published online from the port city of Derna, home to 100,000 people, where multi-story buildings on the river banks collapsed, and houses vanished in the raging waters after two upstream dams broke. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho via Skype spoke to Mongi Dhaouadi, Executive Director of the Libyan American Alliance, based in Washington, DC.

By Paul Ndiho

Rescuers on Monday searched villages reduced to rubble for survivors in a desperate race against time as the death toll rose to almost 2,500 and the scale of destruction became more apparent. The United Nations estimates that 300,000 people were affected by the magnitude 6.8 quake, made more dangerous by its relatively shallow depth. For a first-hand account of what’s happening on the ground, VOA’s Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Emmanuel Victoire Ngapela, a freelance Journalist, in Marrakesh, Morocco.

By Paul Ndiho

For the past 26 years, the African Studies and Research Forum has been pivotal in promoting academic discourse and research on the African continent. In its latest edition, ASRF was honored to present its prestigious award to Queen Marian Rucker-Shamu and Shaka Ssali, a veteran journalist from Voice of America.  Both are prominent figures in African research and journalism. Shaka was honored particularly for his remarkable work on VOA’s Straight Talk Africa.

By Paul Ndiho

The United States is imposing sanctions on Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo – a senior commander in Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and the brother of RSF commander Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo – for his connection to abuses by the RSF against civilians in Sudan, including conflict-related sexual violence and killings based on ethnicity. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to DR. Edgar Githua, an International Relations, Security, and Diplomatic expert at the US International University in Nairobi.

By Paul Ndiho

A Nigerian Digital Products Agency, iBez specializes in developing cutting-edge web and software applications and strives to provide top-notch training. I spoke with Ommo Clark, the Founder & CEO of iBez, in Baltimore, Maryland.

By Paul Ndiho

African regional blocs are facing significant challenges dealing with coups that are on the rise on the continent. The lack of resources and capacity limited political will and involvement of external actors. However, they are taking sanctions, membership suspensions, and peacekeeping deployments to address coups. Despite the difficulties, regional blocs continue to play a vital role in addressing coups in Africa. For more perspective, via Skype, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Moses Khisa, an Associate Professor of Political Science and Africana studies at North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

By Paul Ndiho

Zimbabwe’s President-elect, Emerson Mnangagwa, was inaugurated for his second term after winning the controversial August elections. Mnangagwa’s party, ZANU-PF, emerged as the winner, securing over 50 percent of the votes. In contrast, the leading opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change, achieved more than 40 percent of the votes. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke with Ricky Mukonza, a Zimbabwean analyst and professor at Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa, on what a Mnangagwa second term means for Zimbabweans.