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RED CARPET — 268 | Tyla wins 2 BET awards, Angolan rower prepares for Paris Olympics and more
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi spotlights the recently held Black Entertainment Television, BET awards, where Grammy award winning South African artist Tyla won two awards. Plus, Angolan athlete Andre Mathias speaks to VOA about his preparations for the Paris Olympics games. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
Healthy Living: Alcohol and Health
On Healthy Living this week, we look at the dangers of unhealthy alcohol consumption. And Nigerian family physician Dr. AbuYazid Bashir discusses the health challenges of alcohol and how alcohol dependency can be addressed. Plus, authorities in the DRC have approved the use of 2 mpox vaccines to try to contain an outbreak. Finally, scientists are developing a synthetic infected skin to help with treatments for eczema sufferers.
Our Voices 626: Journalism and mental health
On this week’s edition of Our Voices we speak to experts about how some of the issues covered by journalists, including conflict, natural disasters and human suffering, impacts the mental wellbeing of media practitioners. Tobore Ovuorie, a Nigerian journalist and the recipient of the DW Freedom of Speech Award in 2021, joins the show to discuss how she has dealt with witnessing traumatic events as she produced investigative reports.
Africa 54: Kenya president announces spending cuts, additional borrowing after anti-government protests and more
On Africa 54: Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday announced government spending cuts and additional borrowing to fill a $2.7 billion budget hole caused by his withdrawal of planned tax hikes in the face of nationwide youth led protests. Plus, military leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are set to their first ever joint summit of the Alliance of Sahel States, AES. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!