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BRICS considers de-dollarization measures

Jan 23, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart
Washington, DC readies for federal return-to-office mandate

Jan 23, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart
US Presidential Cabinet nominees face tough confirmation votes

Jan 22, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president

Jan 20, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. Donald Trump was sworn in for a second non-consecutive term on Monday in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington. VOA’s Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to Republican strategist Joseph Szlavik for live analysis of the inauguration.
Trump’s executive orders: What to expect

Jan 20, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart

EmbedThe code has been copied to your clipboard. widthpxheightpxNo media source currently available0:000:03:210:00Donald Trump has promised to sign a flurry of executive orders on Day 1 of his second term as U.S. president. The orders will include wide-ranging actions, including cracking down on border crossings and easing regulations on oil and natural gas production. Republican strategic analyst Joseph Szlavik tells VOA's Esther Githui-Ewart that Trump wants to act swiftly.
Trump expected to take sweeping action on Day 1

Jan 20, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. Following his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump is expected to make several changes. VOA White House Correspondent Anita Powell tells Africa 54 host Esther Githui-Ewart about some of Trump's plans.
Trump becomes second US president to serve non-consecutive terms

Jan 20, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. President Donald J. Trump who was inaugurated on Monday became the second U.S. leader in history to serve non-consecutive terms. VOA's Phil Alexiou tells Africa 54 host Esther Githui-Ewart that the first such term happened in 1885.
Entertainment Report: 2025 Grammy Awards nominees announced

Jan 18, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart |Heather Maxwell

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. One of the biggest international music awards shows, the Grammys, have announced their nominees for their upcoming February 2nd award’s night in Los Angeles, California. VOA’s Heather Maxwell updates viewers on the biggest names vying for the golden gramophone statuette.
South Sudanese head to Washington, DC for 60th US President Inauguration

Jan 17, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart

The Untied States is celebrating it’s upcoming 60th Presidential Inauguration, with thousands expected to turn out to see the President-elect Donald Trump assume the Office of the Presidency. VOA’s Esther Githui-Ewart welcomed Patrick Oyet, the CEO of Juba Echo TV, in South Sudan to the set of Africa 54 to discuss his personal experience as someone traveling to the United States to see the historic events.
Analysis: Israel, Hamas reach tentative peace agreement

Jan 16, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Esther Githui-Ewart

The ceasefire deal outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel. VOA’s Esther Githui-Ewart spoke to Russell Stone, a professor emeritus of sociology and former director Center for Israel Studies, American University for insight into how the deal was reached and next steps to seal the deal.