TV Schedule

Israeli missiles slam into Gaza Wednesday after its military’s ground forces encircle Gaza City – The IDF aims to locate and disable Hamas' vast tunnel network beneath the enclave. African leaders are pushing for the renewal of a preferential U.S. trade policy that allows them duty free access to the American market. And – Africa 54 technology reporter Paul Ndiho talks to Ghana’s Joshua Agyemang about tackling Ghana’s STEM education Challenges. All this and much more coming up on today’s Africa 54!

This week Straight Talk Africa will discuss the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, which is set to expire in 2025. As stakeholders call for the renewal of AGOA, U.S. President Joe Biden says he wants to discuss improvements with Congress before reauthorizing the program. Meanwhile, four African nations have been excluded by the U.S. due to "gross violations" of human rights, or their failure to make progress towards political pluralism. Host Hayde Adams is joined by political risk analyst, Maria Lourenco, and Dennis Matanda, chief executive of Morgenthau Stirling, Inc.