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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.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling on African leaders to provide better governance for their people amid threats from violent extremism, rising authoritarianism and increasing corruption across the continent. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.

Thousands of Afghans flocked to the Kabul airport in a desperate bid to escape Afghanistan after the Taliban took control Aug. 15. Eighteen-month-old Farzad arrived with his parents, who handed him across the barbed wire to an American Marine.

Young Wodaabes men must be at their best if they want to attract the interest of the all-female jury in an age-old beauty contest in the West African country of Niger.