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Last summer, something monumental happened. One of Uncuffed's founding producers, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode we’ll bring you back to that emotional day last summer when he walked out of the San Quentin gates, free at last. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed…

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Sierra Leone says it has launched an investigation into reports that a convicted drug felon and one of Europe’s most wanted individuals may be living in Sierra Leone. Jos Leijdekkers appears in a photo taken during an event attended by President Julius Maada Bio. According to Reuters, Leijdekkers was sentenced in June in absentia to 24 years in prison by a Dutch court for smuggling more than 7 tons of cocaine --- and has been in Sierra Leone since early 2023. Sierra Leone Information Minister Chernor Bah VOA’s James Butty, the government has no knowledge of the identity and issues associated with Leijdekkers.

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European leaders huddle over Ukraine after White House debacle - March 03, 2025 2:41

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European leaders met in London Sunday to discuss the Ukraine-Russia war. Ukraine’s president received a warm welcome days after being asked to leave the White House following a heated exchange with President Donald Trump. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says worsening insecurity in the DRC’s rebel-controlled cities of Goma and Bukavu is making it extremely difficult to feed and care for thousands of children and women. John James is a communications specialist for UNICEF. He tells VOA’s Chinedu Offor that with the airport out of use, warehouses looted, and infections soaring, time is running out to save thousands of lives.…

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Founder of Kenya’s new PLP party seeks to ‘liberate’ country - March 03, 2025 2:56

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The founder of Kenya’s rebranded People’s Liberation Party (PLP) says it aims to “liberate” the country from social, economic and political oppression in the 2027 presidential election. Martha Karua says the PLP, formerly Narc Kenya, says President Ruto should give way. Ruto has accused Karua and the PLP of lacking solutions to Kenya’s problems but only focusing on removing him from power. Karua tells VOA’s James Butty, the party will present its agenda to the country very soon.…

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Kenyans weigh in on President Trump’s address to Congress - March 03, 2025 1:09

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As US President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, some Kenyans have expressed their views on what they say Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa.

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Daybreak Africa: Somali security forces kill dozens of al Shabab fighters - March 03, 2025 24:59

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On Daybreak Africa: More than 40 members of the Islamist al Shabaab armed group were eliminated in an operation by the Somali National Army and international partners. Plus, European leaders meet with Ukraine’s president to discuss the war with Russia. President Trump plans to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening. We’ll hear the views of some Kenyans on what they say President Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa. UNICEF says worsening insecurity in DRC rebel-controlled cities is making it difficult to feed and care for thousands of children and women. Kenya’s rebranded People’s Liberation Party says it wants to “liberate” the country come the 2027 presidential election. we’ll look at the impact of the work of returned Peace Corps Volunteers. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!…

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Peace Corps: A legacy of service in Liberia - March 03, 2025 2:58

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The Peace Corps concluded Peace Corps Week over the weekend by observing March 1, 1961, the day that President John Kennedy established the organization. Today, there are more than 3,000 Peace Corps Volunteers working in more than 60 countries in different disciplines. Sarah Morrison, a member of Friends of Liberia, a group of returned Volunteers who once served in the country, tells VOA’s James Butty, their work not only helps to improve the countries where they have served but impacts the US as well.…

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Ethiopia, Somalia seek closer ties after Somaliland spat - February 28, 2025 3:33

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Somalia’s state media reports that Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was in the country’s capital Mogadishu on Thursday to hold discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The visit follows what analysts say is a thaw in icy relations between the two neighbors. The relationship soured in January 2024 when Ethiopia announced plans to lease a stretch of coastline in Somalia's breakaway Somaliland region. Edgar Githua, an International Security and Diplomatic Expert at the US International University in Nairobi, tells VOA’s Douglas Mpuga, the two countries realize that as neighbors they need to have good relations.…

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UN seeks $2.5 billion for DRC aid as blast kills scores at M23 rally - February 28, 2025 2:48

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The United Nations, along with its partners and the Democratic Republic of Congo government, Thursday launched a $2.5 billion Humanitarian Response Plan for the people of eastern DRC. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the plan seeks $2.5 billion this year to provide life-saving assistance and protection for 11 million people, including 7.8 million internally displaced in DRC. Meanwhile, an explosion Thursday at an M23 rally in the eastern city of Bukavu killed 11 people and injured 65 others, according to Reuters news agency. Reporter Al Katanty Sabiti Djaffar in Goma tells VOA’s James Butty, the M23 is vowing retaliation for the explosion…

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Daybreak Africa: Cholera epidemic spreading in South Sudan's Kosti city - February 28, 2025 29:59

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On Daybreak Africa: Sudanese health officials said on over 400 cases of cholera had been detected in the southern city of Kosti, following a reported drone attack on a nearby power station. Plus, an explosion Thursday at an M23 rally in the eastern DRC city of Bukavu has killed 11 people and injured 65 others. Splinters within the international community are evident at a G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control marked its 20th anniversary Thursday. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited neighboring Somalia to improve relation. President Trump and Elon Musk defend US government cuts amid some push-back. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!…

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Discordant tunes as G20 summit ends without agreement in South Africa - February 28, 2025 5:35

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The Group of 20 major economies has been instrumental in coordinating the response to crises like the COVID pandemic. But top officials from the U.S. and several other member states skipped the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in South Africa this week, raising questions about the group's continued relevance in a splintered global environment. Kate Bartlett reports from Johannesburg…

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Nigeria warns terrorist groups adapting to new technologies - February 27, 2025 5:29

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Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) is warning that terrorist groups are adapting tactics, leveraging new technologies and exploiting socio-political vulnerabilities to expand their operations across the country. During a strategy review meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, the NCTC initiated a crucial review of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST) to ensure its effectiveness in addressing current and emerging threats.…

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Tanzania opposition leader defends call for reforms - February 27, 2025 3:17

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The new chairman of Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party has been clarifying his policy of no reforms, no elections in Tanzania. Tundu Lissu says the idea does not mean that Chadema will boycott the 2025 elections. Instead, he says the party will work to convince Tanzanians that such reforms are necessary if Tanzania is to have free and fair elections. The government says it has already implemented electoral reforms, and that Chadema’s fixation on them may be rooted in the party’s lack of preparedness. Lissu denies the stance is causing unease among Chadema members who fear it could have a negative impact on overall preparedness. He tells VOA’s James Butty, Chadema will use peaceful and democratic means to bring about electoral reforms…

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OCHA urges UN to protect Sudanese civilians - February 27, 2025 2:41

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The Director of Operations and Advocacy for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has called on the Security Council to do more to protect Sudanese civilians, including making humanitarian access possible and mobilizing funding. Edem Wosornu briefed the Security Council Wednesday in New York on the situation in Sudan and South Sudan…

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Malawi’s President asks parliament to expunge part of State of Nation address - February 27, 2025 3:44

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Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has requested Parliament to remove part of his State of the Nation address he made recently to the legislature which opposition lawmakers say contains false information. President Chakwera made the announcement before the body Wednesday while he was clarifying the contents of his widely criticized speech. Lameck Masina reports from Blantyre…

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The UN says thousands fleeing DRC conflict into Burundi - February 27, 2025 2:30

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The United Nations says around 50,000 people have fled the conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and crossed into Burundi in the past two weeks. Reporter Eddy Esango of VOA’s French and Lingala Services spoke to UNHCR representative, Brigitte Eno, in Bujumbura, Burundi.

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