Mariama Diallo
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Nairobi Bureau Chief / Correspondent for Voice of America. RTs are not endorsements.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined December 2010
Pt.1 #PopeFrancis passed away today at the age of 88. Since his first trip to Africa in 2015 as leader of the Catholic church, Pope Francis has visited 10 countries on the continent, where he mainly emphasized the need for peace via reconciliation and forgiveness.
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Pt.2 #PopeFrancis also emphasized the importance of interfaith dialogue, and the prioritization of the needs of the poor. The TVR/Web pieces I wrote about his legacy in Africa were the last ones before the staff at our agency was put on admin leave last month.
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Story published on Feb. 21, 2024 Motivations, ambitions of #Congo’s #M23 rebels unclear, analysts say https://t.co/G726r0fDfc
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A Rwandan government minister and M23 rebel group spokesperson were sanctioned Thursday by US for alleged involvement in recent conflict in DRC
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Story published on Feb. 16, 2024 Two #Kenyans allegedly #abducted in broad daylight, held for 32 days
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Two were among 82 alleged forced disappearances since June
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Story published on Jan. 31, 2024 Many across Africa shocked by #90-day freeze on #US aid https://t.co/Z8MdxtO6Xs
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The pause on US-funded foreign aid has been modified slightly to allow waivers for ‘life-saving humanitarian assistance’
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Story published on Jan. 27, 2024 Relief group pulls workers out of #DRC's #Goma as #M23 rebels advance
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This comes after the reportedly Rwandan-backed rebels said over the weekend they had taken control of the city, the biggest city in the region
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Story published on Jan. 16, 2024 Analysts weigh in on what 2nd Trump term means for #Africa
https://t.co/Qyk6ccvbmP
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Some say no matter who’s in power, countries need to redefine what they want and how they want to work with new US administration
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Story published on Dec. 15, 2024 2024 #African #elections: Some ruling parties retain power, some suffer defeats
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In West Africa, where a wave of coups recently dominated the political landscape, two countries seen as beacons of democracy didn’t disappoint
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Story published on Dec. 6, 2024 #Ghana’s election expected to be highly competitive #GhanaDecides2024
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Former president a main challenger of ruling party candidate
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Story published on Dec. 5, 2024 #Ghana’s election is expected to be highly competitive
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Story published on Dec 2, 2024 Analysts say #Biden’s first trip to #Africa #CapeVerde #Caboverde #Angola should’ve come earlier in presidency
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White House officials say President Joe Biden is looking forward to visiting the continent after a promise he made in 2022
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Story published on 11/07/24 In Africa, some excited about Trump return, others worried
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Story published on 11/01/24 Kenya’s new deputy president sworn in
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Kithure Kindinki sworn in a day after court action
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Published on 10/31/24 Kenyan court lifts orders blocking swearing-in of deputy president nominee
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Move paving way for installation of Kithuri Kindiki is blow to former DP Rigathi Gachagua after he was recently impeached and removed
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Story published on 10/24/24 Frelimo party candidate wins presidential elections in Mozambique as expected
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Story published on 10/24/24 Ruling party candidate wins presidential vote in Mozambique
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An opposition candidate says the vote was rigged and calls for more protests
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Story published on 10/18/24 Kenyan court blocks new deputy president choice
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Abraham Kithure Kindiki had been approved by the National Assembly
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Story published on 10/17/24 Kenyan lawmakers impeach deputy president, remove him from office
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It's first time in country's history that such a removal has taken place
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Story published on 10/11/24 #Mozambique extends voting in some districts and for German diaspora @CNE Mozambique https://t.co/nhtAIoILzj
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National Electoral Commission says there was no voting in some districts in Zambezia province and Germany
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