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Africa 54: Analysts speak on impact of Trump’s felony charges amid U.S. inauguration preparations
On Africa 54: The sentencing of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump who in May was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to suppress damaging information ahead of his 2016 presidential bid, is being delayed. Plus, tech experts use the Africa tech festival, in Cape Town, South Africa, to show how Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have the potential to boost Africa’s economy by $1.5 trillion by 2030. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!
Somaliland Election and its Impact on Horn of Africa Tensions
This week on Straight Talk Africa, Somaliland opposition leader Abdirahman Cirro defeated incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi in the November 13 elections, with 64% of the vote. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but lacks international recognition. A recent memorandum of understanding with Ethiopia might help Somaliland gain recognition, but this is causing anger with the Mogadishu government. How will the new president navigate this complex political situation? Join guest host Peter Clottey, for an in-depth discussion on Somaliland and the tension building in the Horn of Africa.
