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The Challenges for Refugees in Africa - May 01, 2024
On this edition of Straight Talk Africa Vincent Makori discusses the challenges of migration and refugees on the continent. He is joined by VOA Immigration reporter Aline Barros, the UNHCR Regional Director for the East Horn and Great Lakes Region Mamadou
Africa: Economics, People and Politics - April 24, 2024
In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Vincent Makori explores the interrelation of economy and politics. He is joined by Zainab Usman, director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Joel Kibazo, a consultant on
Events in the Middle East shaping US politics ahead of elections - April 17, 2024
U.S. presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both supporting Israel in the war in Gaza and in its hostilities with Iran. VOA correspondent Scott Stearns reports on how events in the Middle East are shaping U.S. politics.
Sudan and Rwanda and the international community - April 17, 2024
This edition of Straight Talk Africa discusses the effectiveness of the international community in deescalating conflict. Host Vincent Makori is joined by former commander of United Nations assistance mission for Rwanda in 1994 Lieutenant-General Roméo D
30 Years After the Rwandan Genocide - April 10, 2024
This edition of Straight Talk Africa looks at the Rwandan genocide 30 year anniversary. Managing Editor for VOA Africa television, Vincent Makori, hosts the show and is joined by genocide survivor and author Consolee Nishimwe, the executive director of Af
US-South Africa Relations & STA Host Haydé Adams' Farewell - April 03, 2024
On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, the United States and South Africa have enjoyed a strong relationship throughout the years, but recent disagreements over the actions of the Israeli military in Gaza are causing a rift. Guests include Ziyanda Ngcob
Africa’s 'Super Election Year' & U.S. Presidential Rematch - March 27, 2024
In this edition of Straight Talk Africa, 2024 has been labeled as a super election year, 64 countries worldwide are holding local or presidential elections, including 16 countries in Africa and the United States. Host Hayd Adams is joined by VOAs chi
Nigeria: Worst Economic Crisis in Years - March 20, 2024
This episode of Straight Talk Africa discusses the cost-of-living crisis that Nigerians are facing. Host Hayd Adams is joined by the chief of VOA Hausa Service Aliyu Mustapha, the editor of The Africa Center Temi Ibirogba and the practice head for Africa
Who and What Can Lift Haiti out of Crisis? - March 13, 2024
This episode of Straight Talk Africa investigates the escalating violence in Haiti where gangs have taken control of the country displacing thousands. The international community is trying to find ways to de-escalate the crisis and provide humanitarian a
Winnie Byanyima on Women’s and Girls’ Rights in Africa - March 06, 2024
In this edition of Straight Talk Africa we celebrate International Womens Day with an exclusive interview with the executive director for Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, Winnie Byanyima. Also, VOA Africa reporter Anastasie Tudieshe takes us to