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This story is fascinating. It is about Julie-Anne Savarit-Cosenza, co-founder and executive director of the African Education Program in Zambia, who recently completed a meaningful climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. She and her colleagues embarked on this trek, dubbed “Summits with a Purpose trek to Kilimanjaro,” to raise funds for the Program’s 20th anniversary and its positive impact in Kafue, Zambia. After reaching the highest point of Kilimanjaro, Julie-Anne spoke with VOA’s Paul Ndiho about the experience and the Program’s mission.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump should engage with Diaspora American voters, who are almost evenly divided between the two major political parties. Analysts believe the 2024 election could see diaspora communities playing a crucial role, potentially determining the outcome. Despite this, major political parties have yet to fully recognize the importance of this voting bloc.
Speaking to VOA’s Paul Ndiho, Dr. Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede, a Global Affairs and Politics professor at the State University of New York-Farmingdale State College, said the Diaspora vote could be decisive in the upcoming election.

Technology has changed the way we behave and operate. Technology has improved our lives, from communication and transport to healthcare and connectivity. In Africa, Young people are using technology to drive significant change across various sectors.
They’re creating mobile-based businesses, participating in e-commerce, gaining skills through online education, and developing tech-driven solutions for the most pressing challenges.
Recently, I spoke with Dr. Teju Baba, a distinguished West African physician, podcaster, and author of’ 50 African Pioneers.’ He leverages technology to discuss African culture, history, and other pertinent topics.

Young Africans are using technology to challenge the status quo and advocate for transparency and accountability in their governments.
In Nigeria, protesters are demanding relief from economic hardship and insecurity.
Generation Z has led nationwide protests in Kenya, leading to the president dissolving his cabinet. In Uganda, citizens are protesting against high-level corruption despite facing harsh crackdowns from security forces.
They use social media to organize and voice their grievances in the face of government resistance.
Dr. Teju Baba, a West African physician, podcaster, and author of “50 African Pioneers,” says technology could bring about the desired change.

The African Development Bank forecasts that Africa’s youth population will reach 850 million by 2050, with 60% of the continent’s population under.
Analysts believe Africa’s growing youth population allows it to address its long-term development issues and harness its young people’s creativity and innovation to drive economic transformation.

Mthoba Chapi, regional communication officer for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, says the foundation has launched an initiative to encourage investment in African startups.

Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing at least 32 people and wounding scores more in one of the deadliest strikes in months.
Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have been waging an insurgency against the internationally-backed federal government for more than 18 years. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho Spoke to Dr. Ruth Namatovu, a peace and security research fellow at the Institute of Research and Policy Integration for Africa, Northern Illinois University.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded U.S.-Israeli unity and praised President Joe Biden in a speech Wednesday to Congress that sparked boycotts by some top Democrats and drew thousands of protesters to the Capitol to condemn the war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis it has created. Netanyahu vowed during his fiery speech to Congress that he “will not rest until all” the hostages taken by Hamas have been returned home.

After leaving his banking job, Sailesh Chudasama, a Kenyan national, started Tarps and Shades Ltd. This company is changing how tarpaulin products are used in Africa, from fish tanks to farm setups.
Sailesh Chudasama is bringing new technology to aquaculture in Africa, training and advising on this innovative approach, and leading a revolution in blue aquaculture. Sailesh has been inspiring and teaching Africans about sustainable freshwater aquaculture for the past four years. The interview took place in Accra, Ghana.

A recent survey by Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission found that the country’s ministries are seen as the most corrupt. The survey highlighted that a lack of openness, accountability, and citizen involvement in some government projects contributes to corruption, and the average bribe size doubled in 2023.

Since June, peaceful protests led by young Kenyan activists, mainly from the Gen-Z group, have been taking place. The protests reflect broader public frustration with President William Ruto’s government and the prevailing corruption in the government and public sectors. To gain more insight into this issue, I recently interviewed Dr. Sombo Muzata, the director of the MPA Program and an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at James Madison University.
Dr. Muzata emphasized the importance of addressing corruption in the government and public sectors to bring positive change in Kenya.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said late Monday that she has secured enough support from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Harris has won endorsement from several prominent Democratic figures, who urged the party to unify and charge forward to “resoundingly defeat” former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee.VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Dr. Yetunde Odugbesan-Omede, a professor of Global Affairs and Politics, who noted that Harris has already broken barriers and could shatter more after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.