Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bismack Biyombo dreamed of playing professional basketball in the United States. His dream has been reality for more than a decade – and what he’s doing off the court gives an assist to his home country.
Off court, Bismack Biyombo supports Congolese education and health, and aims to build a hospital in memory of his late father
Ukrainian authorities have prioritized Ukrainian women and children over foreigners trying to leave the country, a Liberian-born medical student observed
Who says you have to be born in Italy to make excellent pizza? Ibrahim Songne, a West African now living in northern Italy, has successfully challenged that assumption. VOA’s Betty Ayoub has the story.
At age 10, Peter Mutabazi left an abusive home to fend for himself on Kampala’s streets; a stranger’s kindness led to schooling, opportunity abroad and a new life helping other youngsters
At age10, Peter Mutabazi left an abusive home to fend for himself on Kampala streets. A stranger’s kindness led to schooling, opportunity abroad and a new life helping other youngsters.
The different diaspora groups that make up the United States inevitably have fought for representation through the voting process. VOA is profiling a group of politicians with direct ties to Africa who are changing the face of American politics. One is Oye Owolewa, whose parents came from Nigeria.
The different diaspora groups that make up the United States inevitably have fought for representation through the voting process. VOA is profiling a group of politicians with ties to Africa who are changing the face of American politics. One is Esther Agbaje, whose parents came from Nigeria.
Lingering tensions over race, policing and pandemic response pose stress tests for Omar Fateh’s bridging efforts
Pharmacist Oye Owolewa, elected as ‘shadow’ representative, strives to improve life for Washingtonians
Samba Baldeh, new to state Assembly, says he holds himself 'accountable to make this world a better place'
Esther Agbaje, daughter of Nigerian immigrants, relishes chance to make an impact in her native state
Her family came to Colorado in 1980 after a bloody military coup in Liberia
Born in US to Somali immigrants, Omar Fateh represents Minneapolis district strained by George Floyd killing
In a country where most media outlets have strong political leanings, some activists create their own outlets while established papers seek donations
Since October, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens have taken to the streets of Beirut to protest what they say is a corrupt political system that has failed to provide even the most basic of services. But without much media coverage, protesters are using social media to get the word out. VOA's Betty Ayoub reports.
