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Israeli troops fought fierce battles with Hamas in southern Gaza on Wednesday after reaching the heart of the city of Khan Younis, forcing Palestinian civilians to seek refuge elsewhere as the number of safe areas decreases. Meanwhile, Israel said its forces had struck hundreds of targets, including a militant cell near a school in the north. Shai Wenkert father of a 22-year old son taken hostage by Hamas militants on October 7th, speaks to Africa 54 Host Esther Githui-Ewart, about his son’s battle with colitis disease and the impact this has had on his family. Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho speaks with Kendra L. Gaither, President of the U.S.-Africa Business Center and Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce..

On this episode of Straight Talk Africa, the United Nations annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, GBV, is underway, aiming to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls. The 2023 campaign also calls on governments worldwide to share how they are investing in gender-based violence prevention. Host Haydé Adams is joined by Nomathamsanqa Masiko-Mpaka South Africa Researcher with Human Rights Watch, political activist Kah Walla and Naasu Fofanah, founder and CEO Susue Consulting/Susue Women's Finance to discuss the effectiveness of activism in curbing violence against women and girls in some African countries.