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March 22, 2024
Senegalese Voters Head to Polls for Presidential Election

Senegal's fast-tracked presidential campaign period wraps up Friday, having put candidates through the unprecedented endurance test of running for high office during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. For the first time in the Muslim-majority West African nation, presidential hopefuls have had to forego food and drink while traversing the country to win over voters. For a look into what’s at stake for Senegal in these elections, VOA’s Hayde Adams spoke to VOA Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo.
March 22, 2024
Russia, China Veto US Sponsored Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

A United States sponsored resolution at the United Nations Security Council to end the hostilities between Hamas and Israel failed Friday, as China, Russia and Algeria voiced their disagreements with some components in the proposed ceasefire agreement. The resolution marks a further toughening of Washington's stance toward Israel, with increasing pressure domestically and internationally to broker a solution. For the latest reaction from the vote VOA’s Hayde Adams spoke to VOA United Nations Correspondent Margaret Besheer live in New York.
March 22, 2024
Wagner Mercenary Group Aligned to Moscow Foreign Policy

As the private mercenary group Wagner seeks to rebrand itself across Africa, questions about its involvement with the continent's leaders has raised questions. For more on Wagner’s activities, VOA’s Haydé Adams spoke to Alex Yanevskyy, a VOA Russian language reporter.
February 22, 2024
Is South Africa’s Case Against Israel at the ICJ Having Any Impact at All?

The International Court of Justice continued the fourth day of hearings in The Hague Thursday into a request by the General Assembly for a non-binding advisory opinion on the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict involving occupied territories. South Africa’s representative addressed the 15-member panel of international judges Tuesday arguing at the United Nations' top court that Israel is responsible for apartheid against the Palestinians and that Israel's occupation of land sought for a Palestinian state is "inherently and fundamentally illegal." Israel has rejected such claims. VOA’s Ignatius Annor joined host of VOA’s Straight Talk Africa, Haydé Adams, on this week’s edition, to discuss why Pretoria says it identifies with the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, and whether preliminary measures issued by the court on January 26 is having any impact at all.
February 06, 2024
Zimbabwe Religious Leaders Speak on Church, Politics Relationship

African experts say religion plays a pivotal role in influencing politics across the continent — findings supported by the Pew Research Center, a U.S. based think tank that focuses on social issues and demographic trends worldwide. For more, VOA’s Haydé Adams spoke to Reverend Useni Sibanda of the Zimbabwe Christian Alliance.
February 01, 2024
US Ambassador Talks West Africa Political Changes, Visiting the Region

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield recently visited Liberia, Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone amid political changes in the respective nations and the region. For more on her visit, the ambassador spoke to Haydé Adams, the host of VOA’s Straight Talk Africa.
January 26, 2024
Kenyan Court Nullifies Plan to Send Police to Haiti

A Kenyan court Friday ruled that a plan to send police officers to Haiti to lead a United Nations-approved mission was unconstitutional. For analysis, VOA’s Hayde Adams spoke to David Onserio Monda, a political science professor at the City University of New York.
November 17, 2023
UN Reports Increase in Israeli Attacks on Palestinians in West Bank

The United Nation Friday reported an increase in attacks on Palestinians by Jewish settlers in the southern part of West Bank, since Hamas' surprise attack on Israel on October 7. From east Jerusalem, VOA correspondent Yan Boechat reports that more than a dozen villages have been destroyed, farmers have been evicted and more than 1,000 people displaced, and that overall violence is on the increase.
November 12, 2023
Analysts: AGOA Must Be Reflective of Modern Africa, Not Used for Geopolitics

As the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, forum wrapped up in South Africa earlier this month, lingering uncertainty and disagreement continued to cloud the future of the U.S.-Africa trade initiative.
November 03, 2023
US to Expel Four African Countries from AGOA

U.S. and African trade representatives are gathering in South Africa for the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act forum. AGOA gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the U.S. market. U.S. President Joe Biden plans to drop four countries from the trade program, Uganda, Gabon, Niger and the Central African Republic, for what the U.S. says is gross violations of human rights and failure to protect the rule of law. VOA’s Haydé Adams spoke to U.S. trade and investment analyst, Dennis Matanda, about the impact of President Biden’s decision.
October 30, 2023
South Africa’s Springboks Win Men’s Rugby World Cup

South Africa’s Springboks defeated New Zealand’s All Blacks on Saturday to become four-time champions in the men’s Rugby World Cup. The team is expected to return home to South Africa Tuesday to crowds of jubilant fans. VOA’s Mike Hove joined VOA’s Hayde Adams in studio to recap South Africa's victory.
October 23, 2023
Israel Ramps Up Airstrikes in Central Gaza

The Israeli military carried out airstrikes Monday in the Gaza Strip, while European Union foreign ministers met to consider calling for a humanitarian cease-fire. Israeli aircraft also struck multiple Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including cells the military said were preparing to launch anti-tank missiles and rockets toward Israel. For the latest on ground in Israel, VOA’s Hayde Adams spoke to VOA correspondent Yan Boechat in Jerusalem.
October 16, 2023
Lebanese Analysts Watch Hezbollah Participation in Israel, Hamas Conflict

Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Monday fired rockets and drones towards Israel’s northern regions, amid the latter’s ongoing conflict with Hamas militants — developments analysts argue could open a new front to the hostilities in the middle eastern nation. For more, VOA’s Haydé Adams spoke to Patricia Cota, a reporter that is based in Beirut, Lebanon.
October 09, 2023
UN Chief Calls for Negotiated Two-State Solution to Israeli-Hamas Conflict

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addressed reporters in New York Monday, and condemned the resulting casualties from the weekend attacks by Hamas and counterattacks by Israel. VOA U.N. correspondent Margaret Besheer tells Africa 54 host Hayde Adams that Guterres called for a negotiated two-state solution to the conflict and urged both sides to protect civilians and Hamas to release hostages.
October 09, 2023
Liberia Winds Down Election Campaigns Ahead of Tuesday Polls

Incumbent Liberian President George Weah is seeking a second term in office but a tanking economy and increase in drugs presents a challenge for him as he faces 19 candidates. Reporter Senanu Tord tells Africa 54 host Hayde Adams, that security and logistics seem in place for Tuesday's elections.
October 09, 2023
International Diplomatic Fallout Likely Due to Hamas-Israel Conflict, Says Analyst

Hamas’ attack on Israel over the weekend has resulted in counterattacks by Israel, and international condemnation of Hamas. With the U.S. now pledging support for Israel, and Iran being accused of involvement in the attacks, questions arise over the likelihood of international diplomatic fallout, and regional implications for the conflict. A senior fellow at a D.C.-based think tank, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Gaith al-Omari tells Africa 54 host Haydé Adams that the extent to which Israel retaliates will determine international response.
October 09, 2023
VOA Reporter Updates on Israeli Reaction to Hamas Attack

In an interview conducted earlier Monday, Africa 54 host Hayde Adams spoke with reporter Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem about the reaction to the surprise attack by Hamas, Saturday. Gradstein said many are shocked and angry by the attacks that killed several young people at a party.
October 05, 2023
Amid Coups, Public Anger, Lessons for West African Leaders and Their Allies

Analysts tell VOA that coups and heightened anti-French sentiment sweeping across West and Central Africa hold important political and military lessons
September 26, 2023
Experts Say UN Still Vital for African Nations to Get Global Attention

WASHINGTON — As world leaders gathered in New York for the 78th United Nations General Assembly, there were renewed calls to reform and modernize the world body. African leaders, including the presidents of South Africa, Senegal and Kenya, reiterated the need for global political and financial institutions to be more inclusive, diverse and democratic.
August 19, 2023
Age, Urban-Rural Divide Key Factors in Upcoming Zimbabwe Poll

WASHINGTON — When Zimbabweans go to the polls on Aug. 23, age — of the candidates and the electorate — is likely to be a critical factor. Two-thirds of Zimbabweans are under 34, generating speculation about their impact on this year’s election.

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