https://www.voaafrica.com/z/1464 Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa discusses “what’s now and what’s next for Africa.” Discussions go behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. https://www.voaafrica.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-AFK/img/logo.png https://www.voaafrica.com/z/1464 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:03:14 +0000 Pangea CMS – VOA Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8007567.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8007567.html Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8006853.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8006853.html Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8006831.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8006831.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7979982.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7979982.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7971664.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7971664.html Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7963251.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7963251.html Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7953918.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7953918.html Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7945522.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7945522.html Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7937164.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7937164.html Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7928029.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7928029.html Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7920554.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7920554.html Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7913173.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7913173.html Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7905152.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7905152.html Wed, 01 Jan 2025 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7896841.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7896841.html Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7886374.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7886374.html Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7878229.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7878229.html Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7870065.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7870065.html Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] On the next Straight Talk Africa, Namibians headed to the polls on November 27 to vote for a new president and members of parliament. The former liberation party, the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO), has been in power for 34 years, but now their support is waning. High unemployment, poverty and corruption has many young Namibians yearning for change. Join guest host Peter Clottey for an in-depth look at the elections in Namibia.   https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7861865.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7861865.html Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7853066.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7853066.html Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast] Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7844171.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7844171.html Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:30:04 +0000 Straight Talk Africa [simulcast]