Shaka Ssali, the former host of VOA’s flagship weekly program Straight Talk Africa, was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to media in Africa. The Ugandan North American Association, or UNAA, honored the veteran journalist during their annual convention. VOA’s Paul Ndiho reports from National Harbor, Maryland. | Straight Talk Africa
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The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks about the conflict in Sudan, the South Africa-Russia arms controversy, and whether she thinks ties between the U.S. and African nations will be tested at the U.N. in coming months. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield spoke to Haydé Adams, host of Straight Talk Africa from VOA’s studios at the United Nations. | Straight Talk Africa
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