Philip Alexiou

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

There are just a few days left to prepare the Nation’s Capital for the 60th Presidential Inauguration Philip Alexiou will be out and about to tell us how things are going and what is on the docket for this weekend leading up to Monday. VOA’s Philip Alexiou has more on what precautions are being taken ahead of the event.

Jan 6, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Philip Alexiou

Former President Jimmy Carter entered his presidency in the late 1970s, a time when there was much instability among many nations on the continent of Africa as they sought to distance themselves from former colonial rulers. VOA’s Philip Alexiou talks with Moses Tesi, a professor of political science and international relations at Middle Tennessee State University, who says Carter’s humanitarian work both as president and private citizen led to increased prosperity for the continent.

Dec 10, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Philip Alexiou |Anthony LaBruto

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation recently celebrated its 5th anniversary in Washington, D.C. As the primary lender and investor for the United States abroad, the group has brought over 13 billion dollars in investment opportunities to the African continent. VOA’s Philip Alexiou attended the anniversary conference and has this report.

Dec 6, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Philip Alexiou

U.S. President Joe Biden recently granted his son, Hunter Biden an “unconditional pardon,” to avoid sentencing this month for federal tax and gun convictions.Prior to him pardoning his son, Biden had repeatedly told that public that he would not do so. For insight into what led the president to change his mind, VOA’s Philip Alexiou spoke with James Riddlesperger, a political science professor at Texas Christian University.

Nov 30, 2024 | voaturkce.com | Philip Alexiou |Anita Powell

Üst düzey bir Beyaz Saray yetkilisinin VOA'ya verdiği bilgiye göre, Başkan Joe Biden önümüzdeki hafta Afrika'ya ilk başkanlık ziyaretini gerçekleştirecek. Biden, Angola'yı ziyaret edecek ve ada ülkesi Kabo Verde'de bir mola verecek. Biden'ın kısa ziyaretinin merkezinde kıtanın zengin iç bölgelerinden Angola'nın en işlek limanına kaynak getiren bin 300 kilometrelik demiryolu hattı Lobito Koridoru yer alacak.