Straight Talk Africa: Recent Episodes
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Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
Broadcast Schedule Straight Talk Africa is broadcast live every Wednesday from 1830-1930 UTC/GMT simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet.
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VOA’s Straight Talk Africa is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In this special edition, host Shaka Ssali talks about his personal journey and why the program has been so popular over the years. We will also hear from longtime guests about their experiences being on the show and from longtime fans on how the show has enriched their knowledge of Africa. Join guest host Peter Clottey as he discusses with Shaka his 20 years of hosting Straight Talk Africa.
Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
Broadcast Schedule Straight Talk Africa is broadcast live every Wednesday from 1830-1930 UTC/GMT simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet.
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Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
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In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali explores how agriculture can become a critical pathway to prosperity in Africa. He is joined by Debisi Araba, Managing Director of the African Green Revolution Forum. Agriculture is not just about producing food, the right policies and economic frameworks can create sustainable jobs and provide economic opportunities and create gender equity.
In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines how chess can have a positive impact on the lives of children not only in the slums of Uganda but also in poor neighborhoods of Baltimore. He is joined by Robert Katende, Founder and Director of the Sports Outreach Ministry (SOM) Chess Academy in Uganda and the man behind the success of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, whose story became the Walt Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” Shaka is also joined by Sidney Gardner, Director of the SOM Chess Academy in Baltimore and Benjamin Mukumbya, President of Student Body of Northwest University in Kirkland, in the state of Washington in the United States, who is a beneficiary of SOM chess program.
In this Straight Talk Africa, host Shaka Ssali explores the significance of having an African at the helm of the United Nations General Assembly. He is joined by Johanna Leblanc, a lawyer and national security and foreign affairs legal strategist and by Ambassador Sidi Sanneh FormerMinister of Foreign Affairsof the Gambia. The newly-elected United Nations General Assembly President is Nigerian Tijjani Muhammad-Bande. He is pledging to focus on "peace and prosperity" for the most vulnerable. The 61 year-old Muhammad-Bande, a political scientist, former university professor and diplomat, says he will also focus on the promotion of human rights and the empowerment of women and youth. Muhammad-Bande is also keen on hastening the long-delayed reform process of the United Nations Security Council, to ensure that the powerful UN organ is more democratic and efficient.
In this episode of Straight Talk Africa, host Shaka Ssali, explores various political transition on the Continent. He is joined by Dr. Yetunde A. Odugbesan-Omede, Professor of Global Affairs and Politics at Farmingdale State College, Dr. Hashin El-Tinay, Founder and President of the International Peace Quest Institute and by Aya Chebbi the African Union Youth Envoy.
In this episode of Straight Talk Africa, host Shaka Ssali, explores the significance of World Refuge Day that is on June 20th. His guests are: Eskinder Negash, President and CEO, U.S. Committee on Refugees and Immigrants (USRI) and Edafe Okporo , Executive Director of RDJ Refugee Shelter. World Refuge Day was established by the United Nations and it honors the strength and courage of refugees and encourages public awareness of people who have fled their home lands due to conflict or natural disaster. Both Eskinder and Edafe are refuges and share their stories on this show.
In this episode of Straight Talk Africa, host Shaka Ssali, discusses the future of Africa's aviation industry. He is joined by Nigusu Worku, Regional Director Sales and Services in the United States of Ethiopian Airlines, Dalia ELMaraghy, General Manager in Washington DC of EGYPTAIR Airlines and AbdulRasheed A. Abubakar, publisher of Diaspora Today Magazine.
Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
Broadcast Schedule Straight Talk Africa is broadcast live every Wednesday from 1830-1930 UTC/GMT simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet.
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Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
Broadcast Schedule Straight Talk Africa is broadcast live every Wednesday from 1830-1930 UTC/GMT simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet.
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Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
Broadcast Schedule Straight Talk Africa is broadcast live every Wednesday from 1830-1930 UTC/GMT simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet.
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Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
Broadcast Schedule Straight Talk Africa is broadcast live every Wednesday from 1830-1930 UTC/GMT simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet.
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Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
Broadcast Schedule Straight Talk Africa is broadcast live every Wednesday from 1830-1930 UTC/GMT simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet.
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Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
Broadcast Schedule Straight Talk Africa is broadcast live every Wednesday from 1830-1930 UTC/GMT simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet.
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