TV
16:30 - 16:58
Africa 54: Somalis Displaced as Drought Worsens & DRC Civilians Attack MONUSCO Convoy
Somalia’s endless drought has driven people from homes and farms to displaced persons’ camps. We’ll have an on-scene report; Anti-UN DRC protestors burned MONUSCO peacekeepers’ vehicles while Kenya sends in troops to help hold back the M23; And, Nigeria amps up “virtual medicine” with local digital tech firm Clemac at the forefront. Founder Chima Amadi talks to VOA’s Paul Ndiho.
18:30 - 18:59
U.S. Midterm Elections & The Visa Lottery: A Path to the U.S.
On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests will discuss the U.S. midterm elections coming up on November 8th. Guests include Katherine Gypson, VOA Congressional correspondent, Steve Redisch, VOA executive producer, Maria Byrd, Washington correspondent for Channels TV, and Johanna Leblanc, managing partner of Jleblanc Consulting.
