Vincent Makori

Washington, D.C., United States

Managing Editor at Voice of America (VOA)

Vincent Makori is a veteran journalist and Managing Editor TV , Voice of America's English to Africa Service. He is a seasoned Television anchor and host .

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Watchdog groups says citizens and governments must fight corruption together

1 month ago | voaafrica.com | Vincent Makori
US Congress meets to certify 2024 election results

Jan 6, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Anthony LaBruto |Vincent Makori

A joint session of the United States Congress is set to convene to officially certify the 2024 election, which officially names Donald Trump as the next President of the United States. Previously an unknown procedure, the meeting gained international attention in 2020 when supporters of then President Trump tried to stop Congress from certifying the election results. VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke to VOA’s Anthony LaBruto live at the U.S. Capitol with a look into the procedure.
Analysis: Former Central Darfur State Governor on Sudanese war

Nov 15, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Vincent Makori

A reported released for peer review by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's Sudan Research Group suggests the death toll in Sudan is much higher than previously recorded. While killings previously had made up most deaths in the country, researchers now point to starvation and disease as the main contributors. With no end in sight to the now 14-month conflict, many Sudanese have chosen to escape the violence.
L'Afrique, un continent à fort potentiel selon le FMI

Oct 23, 2024 | voaafrique.com | Vincent Makori

L'Afrique a beaucoup de potentiel pour renforcer son économie, sur la base de ses riches ressources naturelles, de la mise en œuvre d'une bonne gouvernance par certains pays, et de la jeune population du continent. C’est une déclaration de la Directrice générale du Fonds monétaire international, Kristalina Georgieva, lors d'une récente interview avec Vincent Makori de la VOA.
Tunisian politics appear to shift away from democracy

Oct 4, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Vincent Makori

There’s a noticeable shift in the political atmosphere in Tunisia as it approaches its 2024 presidential election. Opinions on the current climate are divided as some see the lack of visible campaigning by political candidates as a sign of democratic regression. William Laurence, North Africa Director, U.S.-Arab Relations and a former U.S. diplomat discusses the Tunisia situation with Africa 54 anchor Vincent Makori. ShareTunisian politics appear to shift away from democracy
Tanzanians fall victim to predatory loans

Sep 18, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Vincent Makori |Ronald Sonyo

EmbedThe code has been copied to your clipboard. widthpxheightpxNo media source currently available0:000:02:540:00A growing number of Tanzanians have reported falling victim to predatory loans that are made through mobile phones and leave them facing a variety of threats and penalties after struggling to repay. Ronald Sonyo has more in this report from Dodoma, Tanzania, and narrated by VOA’s Vincent Makori.
WHO issues highest alarm of mpox in two years

Aug 26, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Linord Moudou |Vincent Makori

The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreak of mpox in the DRC and elsewhere in Africa to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern - PHEIC. It is the highest level of alarm issued by the WHO for the second time in 2 years. This week, the WHO says there are cases of mpox in 13 African countries, as well as Sweden, Pakistan and the Philippines. As the world battles the mpox virus, observers say the surge of the disease is endangering the world's most vulnerable.
Analysis: Kenyan president's state visit to Washington significant, say analysts

May 22, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Vincent Makori

Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Washington, Wednesday as part of a three-day official state, where he will meet with his counterpart, U.S. President Joe Biden, on Thursday. Analysts say the visit, which includes a lavish state dinner, along with high level meetings with American diplomats and businesspeople, is very symbolic of the importance of the U.S.-Kenya relations. VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke with executive directory Irũngũ Houghton of Amnesty International Kenya, about the visit.
Senegalese Opposition Leader Wins Presidential Race

Mar 25, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Vincent Makori |Anthony LaBruto

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. Senegalese opposition candidate, Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday won the nation’s presidential race after his main rival, Amadou Ba, the leader of the governing coalition, reached out to concede. Africa 54 Managing Editor Vincent Makori has more.
Nigeria Faces Housing Supply Shortfall

Mar 22, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Gibson Emeka |Vincent Makori

EmbedThe code has been copied to your clipboard. widthpxheightpxNo media source currently available0:000:03:410:00In Nigeria, it's been a long battle to close the gap between the supply of housing and the demand for it. The construction of low-cost housing from both the government and the private sector has been insufficient. Experts in the housing and construction sector are calling for urgent changes in policies to overcome the deficit. Gibson Emeka has this report, narrated by Vincent Makori.