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In Focus Monday - Friday | africatv@voanews.com Podcast Podcast


About Us

This 30 minute daily TV magazine program brings information about Africa, the United States, and the world to viewers across Africa.

In Focus features interviews with newsmakers, analysts, American and African government officials and everyday citizens presenting a variety of opinions on issues affecting the African continent.

The program showcases stories about Africa, Diaspora topics, African-American interests and immigration, pop-culture, box office hits, music, sports, and highlights from Hollywood round out the program. Contributor Linord Moudou reports on timely and practical health news and has conversations with doctors with expertise on African health issues, including malaria, meningitis, measles and polio.

Schedule

In Focus is broadcast live from Washington, DC
Mondays - Fridays @ 1630 GMT

20 November 2009
The Washington-based Enough Project just published a paper on how Congo’s minerals are fueling conflicts in the region. Joining us to talk about the conflict is the co-author of the paper, Sasha Lezhnev, Executive Director of the Grassroots Reconciliation Group. We’ll get a sports update from Sonny Young and a look at habitual lifestyles around the world.

The show can be seen on our TV Affiliate stations throughout Africa.  Check your local listings for a broadcast time in your area.

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Hosts

Vincent Makori
holds a post- graduate diploma in mass communication from the School of Journalism of the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Degree from Moi University, Kenya.

Ndimyake Mwakalyelye was born in Tanzania, and grew up in Zimbabwe. She is a graduate of Howard University and American University
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Fax:
1 (202) 205-2803

E-mail:
africatv@voanews.com

Mailing address:
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TV to Africa - In Focus
330 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20237
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