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Daybreak Africa is a 30-minute breakfast show looks at the latest developments on the continent and provides in-depth interviews, and reports from VOA correspondents.
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English
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Episodes
Trump’s executive orders on gender draw mixed reactions across Africa - January 22, 2025
1/21/2025
Conservatives across Africa are applauding U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding gender and diversity, while gay rights activists and the LGBTQ community on the continent are expressing deep concern. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja, Nigeria's capital
Duration:00:04:46
New Africa graduate-level school set to open in Rwanda - January 22, 2025
1/21/2025
A new graduate level school is set to open its doors in Africa in September. It’s called the Africa School of Governance. Applications will be accepted from February 1 through April 30 this year. Professor Kingsley Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is the president of the African School of Governance which will be based in Kigali, Rwanda. He tells VOA’s James Butty, it will train leaders who have a world view of what Africa’s place should be in the world and who believe that African problems should be solved by Africans. He says the school hopes to address the continent’s challenges through ethical leadership development
Duration:00:03:16
Cervical cancer remains deadly despite global efforts to reduce it - January 22, 2025
1/21/2025
More than 95 percent of the 660 000 cervical cancer cases occurring globally each year are caused by the human papillomavirus (or HPV). According to the World Health Organization, every two minutes, a woman dies from this preventable disease globally. And as countries mark Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the agency estimates that 90 percent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Maureen Ojiambo reports.
Duration:00:03:10
Former Liberian warlord-turned-Senator celebrated at funeral - January 22, 2025
1/21/2025
Former Liberian warlord-turned-Senator Prince Y. Johnson was celebrated at his funeral as a hero. Dennise Nimpson reports from Monrovia
Duration:00:03:20
Nigerian Governor seeks possibilities amid adversity - January 22, 2025
1/21/2025
Newly sworn in Nigeria governors are facing the realities of fulfilling campaign promises amid once in a decade economic crisis. But the Governor of Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo said adversities present opportunities for innovative policies to create wealth and reduce poverty. Bugie Okhuemoi, Special Adviser Media and Publicity to Governor, told VOA’s Chinedu Offor, all sectors in the state are receiving attention
Duration:00:03:04
Daybreak Africa: DRC M23 rebels seize key supply route to provincial capital - January 22, 2025
1/21/2025
On Daybreak Africa: Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a key supply route for the provincial capital, Goma. Plus, Trump’s executive orders on gender draw mixed reactions across Africa. Divided views arise over the legacy of the late former Liberian warlord and senator Prince Johnson. Cervical cancer remains common despite global efforts to reduce it. A Nigeria governor sees opportunities in economic adversity. A new graduate-level school is set to open in Rwanda in September. It’s called the Africa School of Governance. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!
Duration:00:24:52
President Trump calls for a “revolution of common sense” - January 21, 2025
1/20/2025
Donald Trump called for a “revolution of common sense” in his inaugural speech Monday. The swearing in of the 47th president of the United States marked his remarkable return to power since losing his second term bid to Joe Biden in 2020. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report
Duration:00:03:07
Analyst: President Trump's African policies likely to be transactional - January 21, 2025
1/20/2025
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is sparking renewed hope and some apprehension in Africa. Christopher Isike, Director of the African Center for the study of the United States at the University of Pretoria, told VOA’s Chinedu Offor, President Trump's African policies are likely to be transactional
Duration:00:03:20
Daybreak Africa: President Trump calls for a “revolution of common sense” - January 21, 2025
1/20/2025
On Daybreak Africa: Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump calls for a ‘revolution of common sense. Plus, we’ll speak with VOA’s chief national correspondent Steve Herman for more on the inauguration. An analyst says Africa should probably expect much of the same from the now 47th US president. We’ll also hear messages from ordinary Africans to the Trump administration. Israelis and Palestinians welcome the beginning of a six-week ceasefire. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!
Duration:00:25:00
Daybreak Africa: Nigeria tanker truck blast toll rises to 86 - January 20, 2025
1/19/2025
On Daybreak Africa: Nigerian emergency services say the death toll from the explosion of a petrol tanker truck that killed people rushing to gather fuel has risen to 86. Plus, the wife of jailed Ugandan opposition leader Besigye says prison authorities are denying her husband his choice of family supplied food. Kenya deploys more police officers in Haiti to curb gang violence. DRC and Rwandan-backed army are accused of using explosives in densely populated areas. Today is inauguration day for Donald J. Trump. We’ll take a look at his unconventional path to the presidency. The Trump inauguration has been moved indoors due to frigid temperatures. We’ll take you behind the scenes during moving day at the White House. Hamas frees 3 hostages during the ceasefire with Israel For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!
Duration:00:25:00
Amnesty says DRC Army and M23 militia are using explosives in populated areas - January 20, 2025
1/19/2025
Amnesty International has released a report accusing the Democratic Republic of Congo army and M23 militia group of using explosives in densely populated areas of eastern DRC. In a report released today (Monday), the rights group Amnesty International urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the accusation and bring the culprits to book. Columbus Mavhunga has details from Harare, Zimbabwe
Duration:00:02:39
Kenya deploys more peacekeepers to Haiti - January 20, 2025
1/19/2025
Over 200 Kenyan police officers have been deployed to Haiti over the weekend. This is the third batch of police from Kenya under the United Nation’s Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti. Kenya’s interior ministry said the additional officers will help fight violent gangs that have taken over the troubled Caribbean nation. Maureen Ojiambo reports
Duration:00:02:18
Wife of jailed Ugandan opposition leader wants family supplied food for husband - January 20, 2025
1/19/2025
The wife of jailed Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye says her husband does not want to go on a hunger strike just to make a point. However, Winnie Byanyima, who is also executive director of the United Nations AIDS agency (UNAIDS), says her husband has been given impossible choices, including life in prison. Dr. Besigye and a co-defendant are on trial in a military court for the unlawful possession of ammunition and a firearm. Byanyima tells VOA's James Butty, prison authorities are denying Dr. Besigye his choice of family prepared food, contrary to prison practices
Duration:00:02:38
Daybreak Africa: US slams fresh sanctions on Sudan's military leader - January 17, 2025
1/16/2025
On Daybreak Africa: The Associated Press reports that the U.S. has imposed sanctions on the leader of Sudan’s military Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Plus, Human Rights Watch says governments and armed groups are intensifying abuses in Africa. Kenya is on high alert as Tanzania grapples with an outbreak of the Marburg. President Boakai suspends the chair of the country’s elections commission. African analysts weigh in on what governing for a second Trump term may look like. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance credits his grandmother and Kentucky roots for his success. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!
Duration:00:29:59
HRW: Governments, armed groups intensifying abuses in Africa - January 17, 2025
1/16/2025
Human Rights Watch has found that African governments continue to crack down and wrongly arrest political opponents, critics, activists, and journalists. The rights group also says armed forces and armed groups in some African countries have targeted civilians, killing them and driving them from their homes. Mohammed Yusuf reports
Duration:00:05:46
Liberia’s President Boakai suspends Elections Commission chair - January 17, 2025
1/16/2025
Liberian President Joseph Boakai this week suspended indefinitely the chair of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Davidetta Browne-Lansanah. This comes as the country is scheduled to hold by-elections in two months. Presidential press secretary Kula Fofana tells VOA’s James Butty, commission chair Browne-Lansanah took unilateral decisions, including the dismissal of 25 employees, without the approval of the NEC Board of Commissioners.
Duration:00:03:47
Kenya on high alert as Tanzania grapples with Marburg outbreak - January 17, 2025
1/16/2025
Kenya is on high alert following a Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania that has resulted in 8 deaths. Kenya’s ministry of health says that given the proximity of the Kagera region to Kenya’s border, the government has implemented procedures to manage the health emergencies in the area. As Maureen Ojiambo reports that the World Health Organization says a national rapid team has been deployed to support the Tanzanian government in fighting the disease
Duration:00:03:05
Daybreak Africa: Clashes in eastern DR Congo injure dozens, displaces thousands - January 16, 2025
1/15/2025
On Daybreak Africa: Dozens more people have been injured and many displaced in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in recent clashes between the Congolese army and M23 fighters, local sources and NGOs said. Plus, Burkina Faso’s military leader bans the use of colonial-style wigs by judges. Botswana records grim statistics on gender-based violence. Mozambique’s president is sworn in amid tight security and protests. The son of a former Malawi president will explain why he is running for the same high office this year. The Nigeria-America Chamber of Commerce appeals to incoming Trump administration to renew AGOA and PEPFA. President Biden welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. We’ll have an analysis of the ceasefire agreement. Joe Biden also delivers his final speech as president from the White House. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!
Duration:00:25:00
Botswana records grim gender-based violence - January 16, 2025
1/15/2025
Despite efforts by authorities to combat gender-based violence, Botswana saw nearly 100 women raped and another 10 murdered during the late-December festive season. The government has called for collaborative efforts to fight the scourge amid public outrage. From Gaborone, Mqondisi Dube reports
Duration:00:04:06
Mozambique’s President Chapo sworn in amid protests - January 16, 2025
1/15/2025
Under tight security measures Wednesday, Mozambique’s new president, Daniel Chapo, was sworn in as the country’s fifth president. The ceremony took place as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in continued protest against an election they say was rigged. Charles Mangwiro reports from Maputo
Duration:00:06:50