On this edition of Straight Talk Africa: guest host Vincent Makori discusses the coup in Niger, where the army ousted the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. Also, in this episode, VOA’s English to Africa service celebrates 60 years of multi

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa: Host Haydé Adams previews the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit where African leaders will meet with their Russian counterpart in St. Petersburg, Russia. Guests on the program will examine how much Russia really invest

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa: Host Haydé Adams presents “Hunger Voices: Kenya’s Food Crisis,” a VOA Africa original documentary that focuses on the devastating impact of the worst drought in northern Kenya in 40 years. In addition to capturing

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa: Host Haydé Adams and her guests look at the NATO summit in Lithuania along with Sweden’s admission to the defense alliance. This episode examines how decisions made at the summit will impact African nations. Guests

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action programs for university admissions in the United States. Will those affected turn to the country’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities? Host Haydé Adams and her guests explore the role of

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa: Host Haydé Adams and her guests look at the recent "mutiny" in Russia by the leader of the Wagner militia group. This episode explores the possible implications on African countries. Guests include Danila Galperovi

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, Haydé Adams and her guests discuss the growing refugee crisis in the world and how it affects Africa. Guests include Faith Kasina UNHCR Regional Spokesperson for the East and the Great Lakes Region, Aline Barros, V

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa: Host Haydé Adams and her guests discuss the efforts of a delegation from six African countries, spearheaded by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, to negotiate a road to peace between Ukraine and Russia. Guest

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa: Host Haydé Adams and her guests discuss the violent protests that rocked Senegal’s capital Dakar last week, killing 16 people and injuring hundreds. Guests include Abdourahmane Dia, managing editor of VOA Afrique,

On this episode of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams talks to United States ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield about humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa. Also, Uganda has signed into law the “Anti-Homosexuality Bill”