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About
VOA veteran journalist Shaka Ssali hosts this international call in talk show which examines topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
The show is broadcast live simultaneously on radio, television and the Internet at www.VOAafrica.com.
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Join the Discussion
18 November 2009
Join us for this live one-hour television and radio call-in simulcast when host Shaka Ssali and his guests discuss the politics and ceasefire in the oil rich Niger Delta region.
Guests:
Osamede Okhomina
Chief Executive Officer
Energy Equity Research
Kwesi Pratt
Managing Editor, Insight
Via phone
Gavin Hayman
Campaign Director
Global Witness
Via Phone: London, England
Send us your questions. Here's how:
1. Before program - send an e-mail with your question to: africatv@voanews.com
2. During the show - Call us at +1.202.619.3111. We'll call you back.
Schedule
Wednesdays, 1830-1930 UTC/GMT
About the Host
Shaka, a Ugandan born American journalist, holds a doctorate in cross cultural communication and history from UCLA in California. He is a former Ford Foundation Fellow and has received numerous honors, including a United Nations Peacekeeping Special Achievement Award in International Journalism. Other awards include VOA's Best Journalist Award and Kigezi College Butobere's first ever Highest Achievement Award in International Human Communication. Butobere is located in Kabale, southwestern Uganda, and is Shaka’s alma mater.
During his career, Shaka has interviewed and hosted many heads of state and government newsmakers and policy makers who interact with Africa, including: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai; Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Chief Prosecutor, International Criminal Court; Mo Ibrahim, Chairman Mo Ibrahim Foundation; Nobel Literature laureate Wole Soyinka and many more.
Contact Us
For questions and information during times the show is not live on the air please contact us in the following ways:
E-mail
africatv@voanews.com
Postal Mail
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TV to Africa - Suite 1613
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Washington, D.C. 20237
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