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The past few days have been harsh. Many of my colleagues at Voice of America, including myself, have been placed on administrative leave or given termination notices due to recent executive orders. I want to thank everyone who reached out to check on me—it truly means a lot.

After nearly 20 incredible years at VOA, my journey there has ended. It’s been an honor telling stories that matter, and I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues, producers, and the fantastic audience that welcomed me into their homes.

But this is NOT goodbye—it’s a new beginning!  I’m launching “Different Perspectives with Paul Ndiho,” a daily video podcast tackling real issues, politics, and diverse voices. Now more than ever, we need open dialogue and truth.

To my colleagues with the skills and expertise who want to continue this journey—let’s join hands. Together, we can build something great!

Stay tuned—exciting things ahead! #NewBeginnings #PaulNdihoPodcast

A World Bank report reveals that women represent less than a third of
the global tech workforce and are often in the minority at major tech
companies. Analysts believe empowering women in Africa’s tech sector can
significantly benefit their communities, as women are equally capable
of leading technological advancements.
The gender gap in STEM is particularly troubling in Africa, with women
representing around 4%. In Ghana, Eugenia Boadi, author and founder of
StemSheCan aims to change this by empowering young women to pursue
careers in tech from an early age. Earlier, I spoke to Eugenia about
what International Women’s Day means for women in tech.

Tensions have risen sharply after the arrest of several senior officials from the opposition group SPLM-IO by security forces. A fragile power-sharing arrangement between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar is threatened due to conflicts among their allied troops in Upper Nile State. South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, ended a five-year civil war in 2018 with a power-sharing agreement between Kiir and Machar. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Reith Tang, a South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly member and Deputy Chairperson of the National Committee on Foreign Relations – SPLM -IO.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his administration initiated the most extensive border and immigration crackdown in history during a speech to Congress. He stated that 21 million immigrants entered the U.S. illegally during Biden’s presidency, labeling many as dangerous criminals.

According to U.S. Border Patrol statistics, around 7 million migrants were arrested for illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border during that time, including repeat offenders.

VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke with Chinwe Esimai, President and CEO of Scepter 3 Global Advisors, about President Trump’s immigration policy shift

Twapalwa Kangwa, a 23-year-old from Zambia, is an inspiring young woman studying media and journalism at the University of Zambia. She was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition known as Tetralogy of Fallot when she was just three years old, leading to multiple heart surgeries throughout her life. Most recently, she underwent significant surgery at AdventHealth in Florida. Her resilience and determination to overcome these ongoing health challenges are genuinely remarkable. VOA’s Paul Ndiho interviewed Dr. Sula Muzimba from AdventHealth, one of the surgeons who played a crucial role in Twapalwa’s surgery, which has provided her with a fresh start.

In Ghana, where secondhand clothes are donated to charities worldwide, they often end up in landfills. Two brothers have taken a different approach – giving these secondhand clothes a new life cycle. They are making their mark in the fashion industry. What started as a hobby has now taken them places.
Boie and Bill fashion label, founded by brothers Ellisha “Boie” and Calvin “Bill,” showcased their unique approach to fashion; they are making a name for themselves in Ghana’s fashion scene. Earlier, I spoke to Ellisha about the duo’s unique designs using simple technology and recycled materials, who is currently in Helsinki, Finland.

Calm is returning to Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after M23 fighters entered the city and two deadly explosions. The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel movement, which has expanded its territory since January, has ordered schools to resume operations after a brief suspension following their takeover. Rwanda denies supporting the M23 rebellion.
For an update, VOA’s Paul Ndiho Spoke with Fabien Mweze, secretary general of the Center of Political and Strategic Studies, based in Bukavu.

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives advanced President Donald Trump’s tax cut and border security agenda earlier this week, significantly boosting his 2025 priorities. The budget resolution called for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $2 trillion in spending cuts over 10 years. For more information, VOA’s Paul Ndiho is at Capitol Hill. Paul, What does this mean?

Africa can leverage its abundant natural resources to become a global hub for sustainable Bitcoin mining, with significant investments from Bitcoin companies across countries like Ethiopia, Malawi, Kenya, and Zambia.
Bitcoin mining uses powerful computers to solve complex problems and consumes significant energy. Despite criticisms of its energy use, Africa has an opportunity to leverage renewable resources for economic growth and job creation, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable blockchain technology. Rober Luft, the CEO of Potential, a company that mines Bitcoin, is here in the studio to share more information.

During his first term as US president, Donald Trump had minimal engagement with Africa, but despite that, President Trump remains hugely popular on the continent and among the African Diaspora. Some African conservatives strongly advocate President Donald Trump’s executive orders and suggest that these policies might be good for Africa in his second term. For more perspective, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke with Chinwe Esimai, President and CEO of Scepter 3 Global Advisors, about why President Trump’s policies resonate with the African Diaspora.