Ukraine strikes a fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod; Millions are at risk of going hungry in Sudan; And, in our entertainment segment: How performer DJ Ekua maintains a close connection to her Kenyan roots through music.
A Ukrainian girl seen singing in a viral video in a Kyiv bomb shelter uses her newfound fame to help raise money for her homeland; Aid agencies are calling for urgent assistance to Ethiopia's Oromia region as child malnutrition rates rise in the drought-affected southeast; And, a Nigerian-American author embarks on a journey to teach children African languages and culture, and promote diversity and inclusion in children's literature.
Today on Africa 54: Singapore’s Prime Minister assures President Joe Biden that his country stands with Kyiv, as the conflict with Russia rages; Nigeria’s chief of defense staff vows that the perpetrators of a deadly attack on a passenger train will be punished; And…are you confused by new tech buzzwords? A Nigerian tech entrepreneur will explain.
Coming up on #Africa54:
•Tuesday’s peace talks between Ukraine and Russia reveal a possible ray of hope toward peace.
•The Africa Development Bank plans a $1 billion emergency food production initiative to avoid a food crisis on the continent triggered by the Ukraine conflict.
•And…the Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sheds light on the significance of the public health agency becoming autonomous.
For this and more, stay tuned to Africa 54.
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