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Russia's Foreign Minister criticizes the reliance of the global economy on the U.S. dollar during a visit to Ethiopia; Kenyan presidential candidate William Ruto fielded questions alone in a televised election debate on Tuesday evening after his main rival Raila Odinga refused to take part; And a social enterprise in Uganda gives young children and youth computer skills that can potentially change their lives

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests take an in-depth look at Tunisia’s referendum on a new constitution that would give President Kais Saied almost unchecked power. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with the U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Desirée Cormier Smith, who was recently appointed to the newly created post. Other guests include VOA reporter Elizabeth Bryant and Intissar Fakir, senior fellow and director of the Middle East Institute's North Africa and the Sahel Program.