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VOA Africa Radio

Your source for news, discussion, music ... 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Whether you want the latest news and sports, health information, music or lively discussion, you'll find it on the VOA. We offer a wide variety of radio and television programs. Here's a list of VOA Africa radio programs:

We've expanded and revised our schedule!

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Africa News Tonight 
(New)

A 60 minute evening news magazine program broadcast in two live editions.

red bullet Monday - Friday: 1600 and 1800 UTC

 

Daybreak Africa
(Expanded     Broadcast)

Interviews and sports on this 30 minute breakfast show.
 
red bullet Monday - Friday: 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600 UTC

Housecall

A live 30-minute call-in health program that puts listeners directly in touch with medical professionals.

red bullet To participate in the program call host Chinedu Offor, collect at 202-619-3111.

red bullet Tuesdays: 1730 UTC

 

Nightline Africa
(New Segments)

A weekend news magazine program, bringing you up to date with the latest developments in Africa and around the world, including a new weekly roundup of top stories, plus arts and culture. Become part of Ted Roberts' family.
 
red bullet Saturday & Sunday: 1600 and 1800 UTC

Reporters' Roundtable

This lively half hour program brings you a panel of African journalists that analyzes major developments in Africa.

red bullet Thursday: 1730 UTC

 

Sonny Side of Sports

Listen to the lastest sports news and treands.  If you would like to send your comments to the Sonny Side of Sports, you can send e-mail to Sonny at: sonny@voanews.com

red bullet Monday- Friday 1632 and 1832 UTC
red bullet Friday 30 minute program 1730 UTC

 

Straight Talk Africa

Host Shaka Ssali examines topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, health, social issues and conflict resolution in this hour long call-in show.
 
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Join the show by calling us collect at 202-619-3111
red bullet Wednesday: 1830 UTC.

 

Studio 7
for Zimbabwe

Studio 7 broadcasts original radio programs in English, Shona and Ndebele created by Zimbabweans, for Zimbabweans.

Music Programs
 

African Beat
(New)

Host David Vandy showcases the best of modern African music, including the latest dance tunes from hot clubs around the continent. Guest DJ spots, interviews with top entertainers, and music retrospectives of famous artists all help to make this a show that can’t be missed.

red bullet Monday - Friday at 0900 and 2000 UTC

 

Hip Hop Connection
(Expanded Broadcast)

Join host Rod Murray for the latest hip-hop music from the United States and Africa.
 
red bullet Friday: 2100 UTC, repeating Saturday at 1500 UTC
  Saturday: 2100 UTC, repeating Sunday at 1500 UTC

 

Music Time In Africa
(Expanded Broadcast)

Highlights of the best in traditional and modern African music.

red bullet Saturday and Sunday: 0900 UTC and 2000 UTC
red bullet E-mail: musictime@voanews.com