In this edition of Straight Talk Africa Abebe Aemro Selassie, director of the African Department of the International Monetary Fund, talks about the latest economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa. Host Vincent Makori discussed economic policies on the Co

This edition of Straight Talk Africa focuses at journalists who are trying to make a difference while reporting on the environmental crisis on the continent. Vincent Makori is joined by environmental journalist and media consultant Sophie Mbugua in Nairob

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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