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By Paul Ndiho

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his country’s willingness to mediate the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas militants to the bloodshed. As the situation intensifies, reactions across the continent differ depending on each country’s diplomatic relationship with Israel. However, authorities in these regions face the challenge of addressing public opinion and are calling for peace and dialogue. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Mundia Paul Hakoola, a political analyst and Executive Director at Continental Leadership Research Institute based in Lusaka, Zambia.

By Paul Ndiho

On October 11th, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, a global observance declared by the United Nations in 2011. In our tech segment, we meet Aisha Addo, the founder of the Power to Girls Foundation Ghana, an organization empowering young women across West Africa. Power to Girls Foundation provides web and coding skills, mentorship, training, and relationship-building for girls in Ghana and nearby regions. VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Aisha Addo Accra, Ghana, to share more about her foundation’s empowering work.

By Paul Ndiho

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank are holding annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, Africa, for the first time in 50 years as they face a growing chorus of criticism that poorer nations are underrepresented at the two institutions. Both institutions have recently said they plan to give Africa additional seats on their executive boards. These annual meetings bring together policymakers, academics, civil society, and economic experts to tackle world economic and development issues. For more perspective, Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Ghazi Ben Ahmed, an Economist and Founder of Mediterranean Development Initiative, a Tunis-based think tank.

By Paul Ndiho

AI-driven voice cloning technology is being utilized to impersonate Omar al-Bashir, the former leader of Sudan, in a campaign that has gained hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok. This adds to the confusion and disinformation in Sudan’s civil war and exacerbates a complex situation. Stricter regulations and media literacy are needed to combat the spread of misinformation and mitigate the unintended consequences of such campaigns. For more, via Skype, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Chukwemeka Monyei, a lawyer and cyber security expert currently in Abuja.

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AI has evolved from Hollywood imagination to a groundbreaking reality. It’s now empowering us to create personalized learning experiences, making education accessible. This revolution is further amplified by Lifelong Learning Machines, which emphasize continuous growth, and Digital Twins, which act as virtual replicas, simulating real-world scenarios. Joining us here in the studio to talk about how this cutting-edge new technology is reshaping our future is Kwabena Boateng, the founder and chair of HBCUA Homecoming. An organization that connects HBCUs here in the United States with Universities across Africa.

By Paul Ndiho

The Security Council adopted a resolution authorizing Member States to form and deploy a Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti in close cooperation and coordination with the Government of Haiti for twelve months. 

Thirteen member states of the Council voted in favor of the resolution, with Russia and China abstaining. The United States and Ecuador wrote the solution. According to this resolution, Kenya will lead a multinational mission at the invitation of Haiti and in response to the appeal by the UN Secretary-General. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke with David Monda, Professor at the City University of New York – Guttman Community College. 

By Paul Ndiho

In today’s technology report, we meet a 19-year-old Zambian, a determined, self-taught drone pilot named Lawrence Twaambo. He uses scrap materials to build drones that fly and capture stunning aerial footage of his community. Despite skepticism from his friends, Lawrence’s passion and creativity fuel his desire to use her homemade drones for the greater good. He aims to build and innovate, hoping to get a commercial license to fly one day. For more, I am joined by Lawrence Twaambo from the Zambian capital, Lusaka.

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Residents in Niger’s capital reacted to President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to withdraw the French Ambassador and troops from the West African country due to the coup that removed the democratically elected president. The expulsion of the French ambassador from Niger highlights the growing anti-French sentiment in former French colonies. From Niger’s perspective, this expulsion is necessary to assert their independence and sovereignty. However, France views it as hostile, potentially damaging bilateral relations. 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.

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Fighting has continued in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, specifically in Gondar, between the government and local militias known as the Fano. The clashes have been intense, with the government claiming to have killed over 50 militia members. The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), in a statement released on a verified Facebook account, confirmed the clashes, adding that government security forces thwarted militia attacks. Reports suggest that fighting has also occurred in other parts of the region, and some militias claim to have gained control of certain areas and captured soldiers. For more insight about FANO militias and the clashes in Ethiopia’s Amahara, VOA’s Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke with Yoseph Hailey, an Ethiopian activist based in Washington, DC.

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The UN warned Monday that disease outbreaks could bring “a second devastating crisis” to Libya a week after a massive flash flood shattered the coastal city of Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths. The flash flood has killed nearly 3,300 people and left thousands more missing. Tens of thousands of traumatized residents are homeless and badly in need of clean water, food, and basic supplies. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho via Skype spoke to Saleh Sarar, a Freelance journalist based in Eastern Libya.