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Straight Talk Africa
May 17, 2022
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On this episode of Straight Talk Africa, we talk with the creator of a unique documentary that that sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. VOA Executive Producer Omary Kaseko takes us to Goma, in the eastern part of the country, where he documents the trials and tribulations of internally displaced refugees. | Straight Talk Africa
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On this episode of Straight Talk Africa, we talk with the creator of a unique documentary that that sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. VOA Executive Producer Omary Kaseko takes us to Goma, in the eastern part of the country, where he documents the trials and tribulations of internally displaced refugees. | Straight Talk Africa
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Straight Talk Africa's Haydé Adams hosted her last show today. Watch her farewell message to viewers and followers. STA will be back next week, Wednesday at 18:30 UTC. | Straight Talk Africa
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Straight Talk Africa's Haydé Adams hosted her last show today. Watch her farewell message to viewers and followers. STA will be back next week, Wednesday at 18:30 UTC. | Straight Talk Africa
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STRAIGHT TALK AFRICA LIVE ON BAKIGA TV. Straight Talk Africa for more follow us on all platforms@bakiga tv visit all kind of kigezi music on www.visitkigezimusic.com https://youtu.be/td4CbLmHTWQ | Bakiga Tv
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We are LIVE every Tuesday exclusively on Facebook for a little extra with Shaka. In "Shaka Extra Time" he answers your questions about politics in Africa. Share some of your questions. | Straight Talk Africa
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We are LIVE every Tuesday exclusively on Facebook for a little extra with Shaka. In "Shaka Extra Time" he answers your questions about politics in Africa. Share some of your questions. | Straight Talk Africa
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Human Rights activists are concerned that Uganda’s "Anti-Homosexuality Act" assented by President Yoweri Museveni last Friday could have a domino effect across Africa as Ghana’s legislature deliberates a similar bill. Although the bill in Ghana, known formally as the "Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill," is yet to pass, news that the East African nation has enacted the legislation has sent shivers down the spines of LGBTQ persons and allies in the West Africa
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Speaking in Pretoria, South Africa on Monday, Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that the country will focus on alternatives to the Black Sea grain deal. Russia, which invaded its neighbor in February 2022, suspended the deal that allowed grain exports from Ukraine in July. | Straight Talk Africa
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South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor urged for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following his visit to the country's capital. "We will reiterate our view that the concerns of both nations must be addressed in that process of diplomacy," Pandor told journalists in Pretoria. Lavrov claimed during the visit that Moscow was willing to negotiate with Ukraine in the early months of the war, but the West advised
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🇿🇦🇫🇷🏈After arriving in France in November, two-time world champion Springbok Siya Kolisi is preparing to give his all in Sunday's Top 14 play-off match with his team Racing92. Racing92 is a French professional rugby union club based in the Hauts-de-Seine department in the western inner suburbs of Paris that competes in Top 14. "It's actually the toughest competition I've played in domestically, because every game matters," the rugby star told AFP ahead of the game against Bordeaux-Begles, a
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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, three West African military-led states, said on Sunday that they are immediately leaving the region’s Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS bloc. The junta-led nations left the economic bloc amid increased demands for a return to democratic rule. VOA details the implication of leaving ECOWAS for the three nations. | Straight Talk Africa
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Canada Tuesday followed through on a pledge to send more artillery weapons to Ukraine. The announcement made by leader Justin Trudeau, came at the same time Canada announced that the daughters to Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin are targets of new sanctions to be enforced by Canada, the U.S. and the EU, who argue Putin has hidden assets through his daughters. | Straight Talk Africa
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Ongoing fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern region between the army and M23 rebels has displaced thousands of people, with many seeking refuge in places like neighboring Rwanda. As the humanitarian crisis worsens, East African leaders are urging immediate action to bring peace and stability to the region. VOA’s Salem Solomon has more. | Straight Talk Africa
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While addressing Russians on the state of their domestic economy Monday, Moscow’s leader, Vladimir Putin said Washington and its Western allies have scored an own goal by imposing sanctions on his administration over the war in Ukraine arguing that is why Western economies are deteriorating while Moscow reports a historic surplus of above $58 billion dollars. | Straight Talk Africa
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U.S. President Joe Biden this week will host the newly enlarged NATO alliance for a summit aimed at addressing a range of issues, including how to ensure that Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression remains a top priority, despite the outcome of the race to the White House in November. VOA’s Anita Powell has more. | Straight Talk Africa
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As the NATO summit closed this week, alliance members have stuck to resolutions of backing Ukraine in the fight against Russia by continuing arms pledges which witnessed Washington pledging an additional $800 million while London pledged an extra $1.3 billion, however Kyiv says it needs more. | Straight Talk Africa
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While addressing the Lithuanian Parliament, Tuesday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the Europe’s regional body to impose additional sanctions on Russian banks and Russian oil and to set a deadline for ending imports on Russian gas. European Union officials are currently working on drafting proposals for a possible EU embargo on Russia, although there is still no agreement to ban Russian crude. | Straight Talk Africa
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South African authorities Monday announced that they will be recalling their diplomats from Israel due to “concerns” over the situation in Gaza — a response to ongoing Israeli attacks on the besieged Palestinian territory amid a war with Hamas militants. While speaking to media about Pretoria’s decision, Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said the recalls are “normal practice” and that the nation would use the opportunity to “assess its relationship with Israel,” amid a rise in civilian casualties f
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On a visit to Ivory Coast’s Abidjan, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama and his Ivorian counterpart Alassane Ouattara urged juntas to rejoin the West African bloc ECOWAS. Junta leaders from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger formally withdrew from ECOWAS in January over demands that they return to democratic rule. "I will offer myself as the bridge between ECOWAS and the three countries,” Mahama said in a joint address, to encourage nations to rejoin ECOWAS and “transition to constitutional democra
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After President Donald Trump won the electoral college by getting 277 out of the 538 votes, disappointment and sadness permeated some voters who spoke to VOA's Ignatius Annor in Washington D.C., a day after the historic U.S. 2024 elections. | Straight Talk Africa
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Russian president, Vladimir Putin Tuesday reaffirmed the necessity of his country’s aggression against east European neighbor, Ukraine, arguing the clash with “neo-Nazi” forces in Ukraine was unavoidable. Putin who was visiting the Vostonchy Cosmodrome with his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko also said Western sanctions would not stop Russia’s progress in developing its space program, comparing the present with Soviet space achievements. | Straight Talk Africa
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In a press briefing Tuesday, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan condemned Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel as significant escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Israel appeared to have defeated the attack without loss of life, Sullivan said. Sullivan said the White House has “made clear that there will be consequences, severe consequences, for this attack,” adding that Washington will work with its Middle Eastern ally, Israel “to make that case.” The national security advi
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British Prime Minister, Boris John Tuesday became the first Western leader to address Ukraine’s parliament since the start of Russia’s invasion attempts, during which Johnson saluted Ukraine’s bravery in debunking “the myth of Putin’s invincibility,” adding he believes Kyiv’s forces will emerge victorious and that Britain stands behind them. Johnson also announced an addition £300 million ($375 million) in military aid to Ukraine, including electronic warfare equipment and a counter-battery rada
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted on Friday the importance of peace, investment and equitable partnerships in addressing global challenges during a finance summit attended by world leaders in Paris. Ramaphosa also underscored the challenges faced by African nations in accessing vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocating for open access to markets, Ramaphosa said that “Africa should never be seen as a continent that needs generosity, we want to be treated as equals.”At th
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States will take control of the Gaza Strip and be responsible for dismantling bombs and weapons in the area. | Straight Talk Africa
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Joe Biden boarded a helicopter on Monday that took him into post-presidency life, with the aircraft carrying him no longer known as Marine One following President Donald Trump's inauguration. | Straight Talk Africa
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▶️ People scramble for food in heavy rain at a donation point in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip Wednesday. A worker from a relief organization explained that while they prepare around 20 containers of food daily, the current situation has made it difficult to meet the demand. | Straight Talk Africa
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Senior members of Nigeria’s opposition Labor Party (L.P) that is led by Peter Obi who finished third in last Saturday’s presidential race, are calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene on the declaration of ruling All Progressives Congress candidate Bola Tinubu as president-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following rigging allegations. The L.P is also calling for INEC’s chairperson Mahmood Yakubu to step down from his post and for the West African nation t
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Senegal on Tuesday inaugurated its youngest President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who won elections 10 days ago. The 44-year-old was once a jailed opposition candidate and is now the West African nation’s fifth leader who has been tasked with restoring stability and economic progress. To learn about Faye’s journey to the presidency and what Senegalese expect from his leadership, visit voaafrica.com | Straight Talk Africa
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