Press Releases

VOA Original Series on Boko Haram Features Exclusive Footage

Current Time Network Launches Real News, For Real People, In Real Time

Voice of America Celebrates 75 Years

VOA Daily Public Studio Tours No Longer Require Registration

Polygraph.Info To Speak Truth To Disinformation

As disinformation and misinformation extend their global reach and influence, Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) are teaming up to offer a new fact-checking resource.

A Record for Voice of America’s Global Audience Growth

Voice of America’s global weekly audience hit a record in 2016, surpassing every projection and growing by nearly 50 million – the largest jump ever in a single year.

Voice of America Connects Somali in Minneapolis and Mogadishu in Televised Town Hall

The Somali diaspora in Minneapolis-Saint Paul spoke directly with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a first-of-its-kind town hall meeting produced by VOA.

VOA Deewa Marks 10 Years On the Air

VOA's Deewa Service to the critically important Afghanistan-Pakistan border region has celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Voice of America Launches ‘Extremism Watch’ Webpage

The Voice of America has boosted its coverage of extremism and terrorism with the hard launch of a new webpage on its Central News website, voanews.com.

Nigerian First Lady Visits VOA; Focuses on Women’s and Children’s Health

During her first visit to VOA, Nigeria’s first lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari called VOA “an encouraging source of communication” that facilitates dialogue between citizens and their governments around the world.

Voice of America Marks 40th Anniversary of its ‘Charter’

On July 12, 1976, President Gerald Ford signed the Charter into law, institutionalizing the Voice of America’s standard for journalistic excellence.