Africa 54: Trump’s nomination for defense secretary grill by lawmakers, and more

On Africa 54: U.S. lawmakers who are part of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), a body which oversees legislative oversight of the nation’s military, including the Department of Defense, met Tuesday for a confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth, a former broadcaster and veteran who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next U.S. defense secretary. Plus, Ugandan tech entrepreneurs revamp the nation’s public transportation system with electric buses. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!