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January 10, 2023
African Women Top Entrepreneurship Worldwide Despite Challenges

According to the 2021 MasterCard Index of Women Entrepreneurs, sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s highest rate of women entrepreneurship. But studies also show that women face widespread discrimination in business and battle to access the finance they need to grow their enterprises. In an interview with VOA Straight Talk Africa host Haydé Adams, Pamela Coke-Hamilton, executive director of the International Trade Center, says while barriers still need to be eliminated, there are ways women can succeed and benefit from new business and trade opportunities on the continent.
January 06, 2023
Lydiah Bosire: 'The World Has Underinvested in African Brilliance'

Lydiah Bosire is the founder and CEO of 8-B Education Investments, a financial and education technology platform that specializing in lending to students from African countries. Bosire is spearheading a multimillion-dollar initiative that will help students across Africa access some of the best universities in the United States. She spoke to Straight Talk Africa host Haydé Adams from VOA studios in New York.
January 06, 2023
Kah Walla: Creating a Sisterhood of Women Warriors

Kah Walla is a politician, social activist and entrepreneur. She was also the first woman to run for president in her home country of Cameroon. Recently, she was in Washington for the leadership award ceremony of nonprofit Vital Voices. She talked to Haydé Adams about the importance of nurturing a global network of women leaders that support and fight for each other.
December 23, 2022
AU Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze Speaks to VOA

Hilda Suka-Mafudze, the African Union’s ambassador to the United States, speaks with VOA’s Haydé Adams following President Joe Biden's announcement of support for the AU to join the G-20 and backing a permanent U.N. Security Council seat for Africa at last week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
December 21, 2022
Efforts to Battle Racism and Xenophobia

In August 2021, the United Nations General Assembly established a platform to improve the lives of people of African descent. The Permanent Forum of People of African Descent combats racism, racial discrimination, extremist movements, and xenophobia worldwide. Earlier this month, that forum held its first gathering in Switzerland. VOA’s Haydé Adams spoke about that meeting with Desirée Cormier Smith, Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice at U.S. State Department.
December 13, 2022
US-Africa Summit to Advance Partnerships

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington is bringing together African heads of state, U.S. officials and African entrepreneurs to advance mutually beneficial partnerships that create jobs and drive inclusive and sustainable growth. Straight Talk Africa’s Hayde Adams spoke with VOA Africa reporter Ignatius Annor for more insight.
December 13, 2022
US Announces $55 Billion for Africa, Expected to Back G-20 Seat

The United States says it will commit $55 billion to Africa over the next three years as President Joe Biden hosts the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington. Biden is also expected to announce his support for the African Union to join the G-20. VOA's Hayde Adams spoke with Nathan Tek, deputy spokesperson of the U.S. State Department.
December 01, 2022
The Politics of AIDS in South Africa

South Africa runs the largest HIV treatment program in the world. But the history of AIDS in the country has been particularly controversial. Scientists say HIV/AIDS has slashed life expectancy for years and wiped out a generation of economically active adults in their prime across sub-Saharan Africa. Hayde Adams has more.
December 01, 2022
World is 'Getting Back on Track' in AIDS Fight: Expert

Salim Abdool Karim, director of the Center for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), spoke to Straight Talk Africa host Haydé Adams about his assessment of global efforts on AIDS prevention and treatment following COVID-19 setbacks.
November 16, 2022
Ugandan Climate Activist Calls for More Awareness on Climate Change (Extended Interview)

Vanessa Nakate is one of the world's best-known climate activists, and UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador. Nakate started conducting research on climate change in 2018. She discusses with VOA's Straight Talk Africa Host Hayde Adams climate action and activism.
November 16, 2022
Ugandan Climate Activist Calls for More Awareness on Climate Change

Vanessa Nakate is one of the world's best-known climate activists, and UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador. Nakate started conducting research on climate change in 2018. She discusses with VOA's Straight Talk Africa Host Hayde Adams climate action and activism.
November 10, 2022
What's at Stake for Africa at COP27?

This year the UN’s major climate conference, or COP 27, in Egypt, has been dubbed the Africa COP. So how much of this summit will be about Africa, or ought to be about Africa? For insight, Haydé Adams spoke to Suleiman Babamanu, Nigeria program director at Rocky Mountain Institute, a non-profit helping countries and communities decarbonize and transition to clean energy. Suleiman shares his analysis on Africa’s presence at COP, loss and damage compensation and global commitments.
October 19, 2022
IMF Africa Director Explains Why Africa is ‘Living on the Edge’

Straight Talk Africa host Haydé Adams spoke with Abebe Selassie, director of the International Monetary Fund’s African Department, in an in-depth interview about the IMF’s recent report titled “Sub-Saharan Africa: Living on the Edge.”
October 13, 2022
Interview: Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama

Straight Talk Africa host Haydé Adams spoke with former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in a one-on-one interview, covering a range of topics including Ghana's economy, elections and the prospect of a "Marshall Plan" for Africa.
September 10, 2022
QE2 Leaves Behind Rich Life

Queen Elizabeth was Britain’s longest-serving monarch. She celebrated her 70 years on the throne. Hayde Adams spoke with Henry Ridgwell about the life of one of the world’s most respected heads of state.
September 08, 2022
France Says It Never Participated in 1994's Rwanda Genocide

French prosecutors' statement says they have found nothing that points to the "direct participation" of France's army in the Rwanda genocide. The Statement denies the involvement of the French military forces in abuses committed in refugee camps or assisting genocide forces.
September 02, 2022
VOA Interview: Nigerian Presidential Candidate Peter Obi

Nigerian presidential candidate of the Labor Party, Peter Obi, is on a tour of the United States ahead of the 2023 general election in the West African country. VOA's Hayde Adams spoke with Obi about how he plans to counter more established parties with veteran candidates.
August 19, 2022
Old Foes Face Off in Angola Elections

Two political parties, who once battled in a brutal, 27-year civil war that ended in 2002, will go head-to-head in Angola’s polls on August 24 as voters choose a new president and parliament.
August 18, 2022
Angola Lourenco and Costa Jnr. Gear Up for Presidency Contest

Angolans are preparing for the August 24 presidential race between ruling MPLA’s Joao Lourenco who is bidding for re-election and opposition UNITA’s Adalberto Costa Jnr who has been described as charismatic and will inspire a huge youth voter turnout. For more VOA’s Haydé Adams speaks to experts.
August 03, 2022
Exclusive: US Rep. for Racial Equity Talks Africa Agenda

Desirée Cormier Smith was recently appointed to the new position and says she wants to tackle issues like discrimination, xenophobia, inequality and social justice both in the United States and abroad.

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