Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: African Music
Entertainment Report: 2024 Tour Expectations for...
The hosts of VOA Music Time in Africa, Heather Maxwell, and VOA Red Carpet, Jackson Mvunganyi, highlight a few well-known afro-beats musicians who will be performing in the Washington, D.C., area in the coming year. Moroccan artist Dystinct and South African artist Tyla, who is nominated for a Grammy, are two among them.
Entertainment Report: 2023’s Best
Highlights from live performances and interviews from the Voice of America’s studios in Washington, Los Angeles, New York, and Africa are presented by host Heather Maxwell of VOA Music Time in Africa.
African Drumming Circle Keeps Beat in...
In order to introduce some African beat to the city and to inspire others to do the same, a circle of drummers performs on the weekends in Central Park in New York
New Wave of African Music Sweeps...
The internet has opened new frontiers of music for people looking for something other than popular Top 40 radio fare. In France, for instance, the music scene is soaking up some new sounds from the African continent
Good News
African beats are spreading worldwide due largely to a growing African population around the globe. But it’s not just audiences from the diaspora that are dancing to the rhythm….Every day, more than 130 people in the U.S. die after overdosing on opioids, but in one state heavily impacted by the opioid crisis, innovative solutions are now advancing with the hope of saving lives