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The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says nearly 80 people have been murdered this year in a detention camp in northeastern Syria holding the wives and children of Islamic State fighters. Camp authorities say the IS wives rule the al-Hol camp with violence.

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests discuss the significance of European and U.S. museums returning African art and objects looted during colonial times.

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West will head to Doha, Qatar, next week for meetings with Taliban leaders, the State Department says. West told VOA the U.S. is deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis in the country, as VOA Senior Diplomatic Correspondent CindySaine reports

The South African government says it will no longer extend Special Zimbabweans Exemption Permits (ZEP) for thousands of Zimbabweans. Zimbabweans, whose permits expire at the end of this year, will be given a grace period of 12 months to apply for other visas.

Economists say China's model of investment in Africa is gaining public support, despite the debt burden it imposes on many countries. Economic experts and the locals say the United States' multibillion dollar investments in Africa are less visible and make less of an impact on people’s daily lives.

The number of road fatalities in the U.S. has reached the highest level since 2006 in the first half of 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. And the reason why may have to do with the pandemic. Karina Bafradzhian has the story.

A Kenyan ride-hailing company has introduced electric bicycle rentals for the first time in the capital, where air pollution and motor vehicle traffic are problems. Lenny Ruvaga reports from Nairobi

This holiday season promises to be an extraordinary one. Experts say supply chain issues, the pandemic, inflation and online sales will impact holiday shopping. Maxim Moskalkov has the story. VOA video by Anatolie Casenco.

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts communication between the brain and the body.Faiza Elmasry talks to a woman diagnosed with the disease about her journey to find a healthier life and learn about the positive changes she made to help relieve symptoms of MS.

On LiveTalk-The Connection we continue speaking to youth about the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe. We also highlight the works of youth in Zimbabwe’s fight against corruption and human rights violations. Call our studio directly at +1-202-619-2077 to participate.