On the next Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams begins the New Year discussions with two women who are making a difference in Africa. Kah Walla, the first woman to run for president in Cameroon, talks about true leadership and the need for a sisterhood

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests discuss the events that have shaped this year including Russia’s attack on Ukraine and Ethiopia's peace deal. Guests include Patsy Widakuswara, VOA White House bureau chief, Vincent

On this episode of Straight Talk Africa: The three-day U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held in Washington last week continued America’s effort to strengthen ties with African partners. Host Haydé Adams and her guests, VOA’s Abby Sun and Ignatius Annor, explo

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa: Leaders of African countries are convening in Washington this week to participate in the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit hosted by President Joe Biden and aimed at strengthening relations with the continent. Our guests

Today on Straight Talk Africa: Will South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa survive the "farmgate" corruption scandal? Plus, we discuss the state of human rights across Africa. Guests include said Tshamano Makhadi, a media and communications specialist,

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests talk about how the battle against the global COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the fight against AIDS. Guests include Salim Abdool Karim, director of the Center for the AIDS Program of Re

Today on Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests talk about the World Cup underway in Qatar with five African teams, including three from sub-Saharan Africa, competing. Guests include VOA reporter Sunday Shomari, Jackson M’vunganyi, host of

On the next #StraightTalkAfrica: Host Haydé Adams is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the #COP27 UN Climate Conference which has been underway in Egypt for over a week and has witnessed global leaders exploring means to lessen the impact of climat

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests discuss the importance of the U.S. midterm elections and how a potential power shift in Congress could affect Africa. We will also discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conferenc

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests will discuss the U.S. midterm elections coming up on November 8th. Guests include Katherine Gypson, VOA Congressional correspondent, Steve Redisch, VOA executive producer, Maria Byrd