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March 01, 2017
Somalia: New President, Old Challeges

Somalia's new President Mohamad Abdullahi Mohamad, better known as Farmajo, is already working hard to tackle some of the nation's major issues. Among them, is the devastating drought that is gripping 6.2 million of his country's 12.3 million residents, for which he has declared a state of disaster. Paul Sisco has more on the challenges facing President Farmajo.
April 30, 2015
VOA's 'Straight Talk' Examines South Africa Xenophobia

Xenophobia is defined as the unreasoned fear or hatred of foreigners. And that's the name being given to a recent outbreak of violence against foreigners in South Africa - blamed for at least seven deaths and the departure of hundreds of mostly African immigrants. Paul Sisco has more from the most recent edition of VOA's Straight Talk Africa.
April 24, 2015
Post-Ebola Economic Recovery Underway, West African Nations Say

Leaders from the West African nations most affected by the Ebola crisis — Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone — were in Washington this month to meet with President Barack Obama. They also gave exclusive interviews to Voice of America. VOA's Paul Sisco reports.
March 06, 2015
African Union Faces Old Challenges as New Chairman Takes Over

Few can argue that the new chairman of the African Union, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, does not have experience. But is he the right man for the job? And what are the AU's priorities for 2015? VOA's Paul Sisco reports.
February 13, 2015
Nigerian Election Delay Brings Disappointment, Criticism

Electoral commission puts off vote, primarily because of security concerns related to Boko Haram attacks in northeastern Nigeria
February 13, 2015
Nigerian Election Delay Draws Mixed Reaction

There is mixed reaction to the six-week postponement of Nigeria’s presidential and parliamentary elections. The vote was delayed by the nation’s independent National Electoral Commission, primarily because of security concerns in northeastern Nigeria. VOA's Paul Sisco reports.
April 25, 2014
Polls Indicate ANC Lead as South Africa Election Nears

In South Africa national general elections are held every five years. Polls indicate the May 7 vote will return the African National Congress to majority rule, and president Jacob Zuma to power. Paul Sisco, of VOA's English to Africa Division, has more.
October 31, 2009
Progress Reported on AIDS, Bird Flu, Malaria, Cervical Cancer and Obesity

A look at the top medical and science news events of the year
October 30, 2009
Video Games and Exercise

Too many children today are exercising their thumbs more than the rest of their bodies. The video game indutry wants to change that.
October 30, 2009
Scientists Say Cancer Research Has Made Major Advances

Some physicians who treat cancer are saying we've entered a new golden era of cancer research
October 29, 2009
Mathletes Prepare for the International Math Olympiad

The Mathcounts Foundation, established to encourage young people in mathmatics makes learning both fun and competitive

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