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Ethiopia: What is the Road to Peace? - October 26, 2022
On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests discuss the civil war in Ethiopia that began two years ago and is continuing to fuel a severe humanitarian crisis in and around Ethiopia’s Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions. Guests inc
How Global Economic Turmoil is Affecting Africa - October 19, 2022
On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams explores how global economic turmoil is affecting the African continent. Guests include Abebe Aemro Selassie, director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund, Joel Kibazo, an
Interview With John Mahama & Fledgling Democracy in West Africa - October 12, 2022
On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams has an in-depth interview with former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama who says the U.S. should create a “Marshall Plan for Africa.” Plus, we’ll take a look at why democracy seems to be strug
South Africa's Energy Crisis: Why Can't It Keep the Lights On? - October 05, 2022
On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams focuses on how South Africa, the most developed economy and largest polluter in Africa, is paying the price for its heavy dependence on coal amid a power crisis.
The Race for Digital Dominance in Africa - September 28, 2022
On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, Haydé Adams and her guests will look at the information and technology race on the African continent. Dennis Matanda, chief executive of Morgenthau Stirling, and Abubakar Idris, technology and business reporter.
What Does the UN General Assembly Accomplish for Africa? - September 21, 2022
On Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Guests include Margaret Besheer, VOA United Nations bureau chief, David Monda, professor at City University of New York, and Frannie Leautier CEO of SouthBri