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In Ghana, President-elect John Dramani Mahama and President Nana Akufo-Addo have met to install the 2024 National Transition Team to work on a peaceful transfer of power following the December 7 elections. VOA's Paul Ndiho, in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, covering the vote, tells VOA's James Butty, peaceful transfer of power has been part of Ghana's long democratic tradition

The elections commission of Ghana has officially announced former president John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) party as the winner of December 7. VOA's Paul Ndiho, in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, covering the vote, tells VOA's James Butty, the president-elect addressed his supporters at a big rally Monday evening

Ghanaians go to the poll Saturday to elect a new president and members of parliament. President Nana Akufo-Addo is not seeking re-election due to term limitation, but his vice president Mahamudu Bawumia is the candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). His main challenger is former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The candidates had their final campaign rallies on Thursday. VOA's Paul Ndiho is in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, covering the election.

Paul Ndiho and Shaka Ssali  discuss the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines in Africa.  Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. Shaka: Extra Time is also carried by broadcast stations in Africa. 

“What do you mean by elections in Africa” asks Shaka Ssali when Paul Ndiho reminds him that this year13 counties on the continent will be choosing their leaders. Shaka challenges him saying that some elections are rigged in favor of the incumbent and function as a “ritual” rather than an expression of the will of the people. 

Shaka Ssali and Paul Ndiho talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for effective leadership to fight it. 500,000 people in the United States have lost their life because of the pandemic. Shaka says that “being vaccinated is not only in your own personal interest” but also in the interest of one's family and community. He announces that he will get the first dose of the vaccine this week.

J.J. Rawlings “brought democracy to Ghana,” says Shaka as he discusses the Ghanaian leader's political legacy with Paul Ndiho. He used to say to me, says Shaka, that “if you want to be a leader you have to be willing to fail greatly so you can in the end succeed enormously.” Jerry John Rawlings was a Ghanaian military officer and politician who led the country from 1981 to 2001. He led a military junta until 1992, and then served two terms as the democratically elected President of Ghana. He was laid to rest on January 27 2021.

Larry King was “the best listener” says Shaka Ssali “he knew how to open the microphone for the guests in a manner that was sophisticated” and strived to give a platform to the people he was interviewing.  Shaka says that for him an interview is a vehicle for the newsmaker to interact with his audience in a manner that is “journalistically filtered.” Paul Ndiho, who hosts the show,  and Shaka also talk about the U.S. inauguration and discuss lessons learned.  Shaka says building strong institutions is what is very important in making  a country resilient to political upheaval. 

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was reelected to a sixth term in office with 58.64 percent of the vote. His closest challenger  Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), won 34.83%.  Shaka says in Uganda  every five years people run for elections but they do not have to opportunity to compete fairly and adds that the “political playing field has never been level since 1986.”  We, he says, are interested in “an election where the people are the primary stakeholders.”Paul Ndiho challenges some of Shaka's assumptions and discuss comments from  social media followers. 

“I am hopelessly romantic” and optimistic about the future says Shaka as he and Paul Ndiho talk about 2021. They explore the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccine and the elections in Uganda. 

Many initially thought that COVID-19 was not an “African type of virus” says Vincent Makori while discussing the coronavirus pandemic with Paul Ndiho.  Vincent is sitting in for Shaka Ssali. A lot of African leaders reacted immediately, he says, and even though some measures were considered draconian by western standards they did contribute in saving lives. Vincent also mentions that now “we have Covid-19 millionaires.” 

Paul Ndiho and Peter Clottey, host of VOA's Nightline Africa, who is sitting in for Shaka, discuss the recent elections in Ghana and how the country is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“In Ghana there is a commitment by the people to maintain  peace,” says Peter Clottey who is sitting in for Shaka Ssali. Ghana embraced constitutional rule in 1992 and  since then the transfer of power has been smooth. Peter is in Ghana covering the elections and gives Shaka: Extra Time host Paul Ndiho an indepth look at the politics at play, how the elections are carried out and talks about issues of transparency and the aspirations of Ghanaians.  The race for President is expected to be  tight between incumbent Nana Akufo-Addo and his predecessor and longtime opponent, John Mahama. 

The coronavirus lockdown in Uganda “seems to be selective, not everyone is affected the same way,”  says Shaka, when addressing the arrest of Ugandan opposition leader and presidential contender Bobi Wine for violating coronavirus safety guidelines for political campaigns. Paul Ndiho and Shaka Ssali talk about the notion of stability and democracy and what that means in a number of African countries. Shaka also talks about term limits and uses the United States as an example for the peaceful transition of power from one president to the next.

he coronavirus lockdown in Uganda “seems to be selective, not everyone is affected the same way,”  says Shaka when addressing the arrest of Ugandan opposition leader and presidential contender Bobi Wine for violating coronavirus safety guidelines for political campaigns. Paul Ndiho and Shaka Ssali talk about the notion of stability and democracy and what that means in a number of African countries. Shaka also talks about term limits and uses the United States as an example of the peaceful transition of power from one president to the next.  

“I see myself in my audience,” says Shaka referring to the success of Straight Talk Africa and Shaka Extra Time. Straight Talk Africa  just celebrated 20 years on air and Shaka: Extra Time has been on air for 8 years. Shaka talks about what success means to him. Paul Ndiho brings comments from his fans from different parts of the world while  talking about his contributions. “I have been overwhelmed by the reactions of my audience,” says Shaka.

I see myself in my audience,” says Shaka referring to the success of Straight Talk Africa and Shaka Extra Time. Straight Talk Africa  just celebrated 20 years on air and Shaka: Extra Time has been on air for 8 years. Shaka talks about what success means to him. Paul Ndiho brings comments from his fans from different parts of the world while  talking about his contributions. “I have been overwhelmed by the reactions of my audience,” says Shaka. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. The  show is also carried by broadcast stations in Africa. 

Join Shaka Ssali and Paul Ndiho as they discuss how SARS protests have changed Nigeria and how the opposition won the Seychelles election for the first time in 40 years. Shaka also answers questions by his social media fans. 

Shaka Ssali and Paul Ndiho discuss elections in Guinea and the ICC's delegation arrival in Sudan to discuss the prosecution of former President Omar al-Bashir. Shaka also answers questions from his social media followers. Join their conversation.

Join Shaka Ssali and Paul Ndiho as they discuss interim Malian President Bah Ndaw, coup attempts in Africa and more.

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg looked at the world through principles," says Shaka discussing with Paul Ndiho the legacy of the associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States who died recently at the age of 87. She served from 1993 until her death in 2020. Ginsburg spent much of her career advocating for gender equality and women's rights. Paul and Shaka also discuss Paul Rusesabagina's return to Rwanda and arrest on terror related offenses.

Compared to the 2016 U.S. presidential elections, this year is "a totally different ballgame," says Shaka in his conversation with Paul Ndiho about what's at stake in the upcoming elections. They also discuss NRM primary elections in Uganda, and Paul Rusesabinga.

Paul Ndiho and Shaka Ssali discuss politics on the African continent and beyond. Today they talk about the  upcoming elections in the United States, the Republican National Convention and how some feel that these elections are an attempt for Americans to define their "soul". They also talk about the coup in Mali and Shaka answers questions from his social media followers.

Join Shaka Ssali and Paul Ndiho in a discussion about the significance of term limits and controversial third terms in a number of African countries.

The elections in Malawi are of “historic significance for Africa and the world,” says Shaka. The new President Lazarus Chakwera was sworn in Sunday in the capital Lilongwe, after he defeated two candidates, including former President Peter Mutharika, in the tightly contested presidential election rerun held last week.  Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show.

“The United States is not the most racist country on earth but the single most racially conscious society,” says Shaka when we talks about protests in cities all over the U.S.  demanding racial equality.  Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show.

“Society is not static, it is dynamic,” says Shaka when talking about the worldwide protests for racial equality that started in the United States and spread to different parts of the world. He also says that the United States is the most “racially conscious country in the world,”  and not the most racist country, as some of his social media followers characterize it.  Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show.

In the midst of protests spreading in the  United States and at different parts of the world Shaka remembers and recites Martin Luther King's saying “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”  “This still remains a dream,” adds Shaka and discusses with Paul Ndiho what it means to be black in the U.S.  The protests were sparked by the death of African-American George Floyd, after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes while he was pleading that he could not breathe.  

"Fighting the coronavirus pandemic is "a race with time and humanity "will win the fight with the virus," says Shaka, as he and Paul Ndiho talk about what is going on in Africa. Africans need to stay away from “the strongmen syndrome” and instead focus on creating strong institutions. In order to fight the pandemic, say the Straight Talk Africa host,   leaders have to rely on data, science and facts.  Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show.

“Someday we will find a magic bullet and go back to living a life that somehow resembles this one,'' says Shaka when discussing life during the coronavirus pandemic. He goes on to talk about the AIDS epidemic  and how new drugs were developed.  Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show.

“This is a virus that does not require a visa to go anywhere,” says Shaka about the coronavirus pandemic. This is also a time “to put politics aside” and take care of each other, because “when it comes to this virus we are all on the same side.” Shaka together with host Paul Ndiho talk about the threat of hunger that ensues from the spread of the pandemic to various communities on the continent and call on african leaders to do everything possible to help the people in need. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show.

In this edition of Extra Time, Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali talks with Paul Ndiho about the coronavirus and the challenges it poses for the continent and the world. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. 

Is democracy a western idea that does not belong to Africa? “The constitution belongs to the people and the president is an employee of the people,” says Shaka. He also answers questions about the coronavirus  outbreak and says that the problem with a “lot of African countries is that  the citizens cannot rely on their own medical care systems.”  Shaka also shares who he would like to have been if he was not the host of Straight Talk Africa. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. In this episode Jackson M'vunganyi host of Upfront and Red Carpet sits in for Paul.  

Shaka and Paul discuss the legacy of Daniel Moi and  Sudan's decision to have deposed president Omar al-Bashir appear before the International Criminal Court to face war crimes charges. Shaka also responds to criticism that he is out of touch and not “African enough” to be talking about issues on the continent. “Everything in me is rooted in Africa, even though I live in America,” he says. The conversation continues about the locust invasion in East African countries and the importance of respecting the constitution in a  democrartic country without “changing the goalposts”to perpetuate staying in power. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show.   

The people of Malawi are the winners,” says Shaka when  discussing  the annulment of the elections in Malawi with Peter Clottey. He also talked about democracy in Africa and stressed that the concept of  “democracy is universal,” negating comments from followers that it is a western construct that does not apply or fit with the traditions on the continent.    Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. In this edition Peter Clottey host of Nightline Africa sits in for Paul. 

“The oppressed have to demand change from the oppressors” says Shaka when talking about how change can happen. He also discussed what the international community could do in the countries where the constitution is amended to prolong the stay of a ruler.   Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. 

Impeachment is a sign of a democratic society, says Shaka, where a leader is accountable to the people. Paul and Shaka talk about the legacy of Martin Luyther King and the challenges he faced. They also discuss corruption in Africa and the Luanda Papers. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show.   

The impeachment process of President Donald Trump signifies “a democracy at work” in the United States. “You have to be accountable to the people who elect you,” says Shaka and talks about countries in Africa where this is not the case.  “The three branches of government in the U.S.” and a lot of democratic countries  "check and balance  each other" and  that is what is needed in Africa, he says. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where viewers and social media followers ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. 

“African leaders should be strategic in creating jobs for the changing demographics”of their countries to benefit young people, says Shaka. He also mentions that peace and stability is necessary to curb the migrant wave of people fleeing instability and war in their countries. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where you get to ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali,  questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. Peter and Jackson are filling in for Shaka and Paul.  

In this edition of Shaka: Extra Time Peter Clottey, who is sitting in for Shaka, talks about the year of return to Ghana and the political and economic impact  for the country. Paul Ndiho, the host of the show, asks Peter about the recent political tensions in Botswana and the recall of the U.S. envoy from  Zambia and answers questions about the formation of a unity government in South Sudan. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where you get to ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali,  questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. 

In this edition of Shaka: Extra Time Peter Clottey and Jackson Mvunganyi talks about the importance of Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed receiving the Nobel Prize for Peace,the disputed elections in Malawi, the political crisis is South Sudan and a lot more. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where you get to ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali,  questions about politics in Africa. Paul Ndiho hosts the show. Peter and Jackson are filling in for Shaka and Paul.  

“The fall of the Berlin Wall  30 years ago was the beginning of multiparty politics in Africa,” says Shaka as he and VOA reporter Paul Ndiho discuss developments on the Continent and Europe. Shaka also answers questions from his audience about the crisis in South Sudan  and the need for social and economic justice for the people of the country. Also talk about Rwanda and Uganda, rulers versus leaders and the economic crisis in Zimbabwe. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (Every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where you get to ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali,  questions about politics in Africa.  

“Russia has always been engaging with Africa,” says Shaka discussing the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi  with Paul Ndiho. He goes on the say that  what is needed are “smart African leaders” who can use the situation to benefit heir people. “ Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (Every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where you get to ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali,  questions about politics in Africa.

“All politics are local,” says Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali to Paul Ndiho as he answers viewers questions about politics in Africa. Shaka talks about the goals of  the new President of the United Nations General Assembly, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, who is Nigerian. Shaka also answers questions  about how climate change affects the  Amazon and the forests of Uganda and whether there can be a United States of Africa. Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (Every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where you get to ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali,  questions about politics in Africa.

In this episode Shaka answers  audience questions about the lessons learned from the latest political developments in Sudan, the connections between democracy and the will of the people, and the prejudices that often Western journalists have when covering Africa. Paul Ndiho brings your questions to Shaka every Tuesday on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/VOAStraightTalkAfrica/

"Shaka: Extra Time" is a weekly show that appears live on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page every Tuesday at 1730 UTC. In Extra Time veteran journalist Shaka Ssali answers questions from his social media followers about politics in Africa. VOA reporter Paul Ndiho hosts "Shaka: Extra Time."

"Shaka: Extra Time" is a weekly show that appears live on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page every Tuesday at 1730 UTC. In Extra Time veteran journalist Shaka Ssali answers questions from his social media followers about politics in Africa. VOA reporter Paul Ndiho hosts "Shaka: Extra Time."

"Shaka: Extra Time" is a weekly show that appears live on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page every Tuesday at 1730 UTC. In Extra Time veteran journalist Shaka Ssali answers questions from his social media followers about politics in Africa. VOA reporter Paul Ndiho hosts "Shaka: Extra Time."

"Shaka: Extra Time" is a weekly show that appears live on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page every Tuesday at 1730 UTC. In Extra Time veteran journalist Shaka Ssali answers questions from his social media followers about politics in Africa. VOA reporter Paul Ndiho hosts "Shaka: Extra Time."

Vincent Makori joins Paul Ndiho and answers viewer questions about politics in Africa on Shaka: Extra Time. They talk about the need for strong institutions in building a democracy, the challenges Ethiopia is facing, the elections in Malawi and how the job of a journalist  is to tell the story of  the moment.

Shaka Ssali reviews and discusses the death of Ugandan refugee Alfred Olango, who was shot and killed by police in the U.S. state of California in September 2016. He also discusses police conduct with Paul Ndiho, VOA, Multi-Media Reporter, Kanya A. Bennett, Legislative Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union, and with Officer Scott Davis, Coordinator, Crisis Intervention Team with the Montgomery County Police Department.

In this Shaka: Extra Time, Shaka discusses with Paul Ndiho the elections in Liberia and the electoral commission challenges in Kenya, he also answers your questions about politics in Africa.

In this Shaka: Extra Time, Shaka discusses with Paul Ndiho the elections in Liberia and the electoral commission challenges in Kenya, he also answers your questions about politics in Africa.

"Shaka: Extra Time" is a Facebook-only show based on questions about politics in Africa sourced from social media and directed to Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali. VOA reporter Paul Ndiho hosts Shaka as they discuss each week's the major news developments on the continent and the questions that facebook follower have posed to him. Every Tuesday, 17:30UTC and 1:30 EDT on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VOAStraightTalkAfrica/

Guest host Peter Clottey talks to Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali and producer Paul Ndiho about the issues and challenges they encountered on their recent reporting trip exploring democracy in transition across Africa.

Guest host Peter Clottey talks to Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali and producer Paul Ndiho about the issues and challenges they encountered on their recent reporting trip exploring democracy in transition across Africa.

Guest host Peter Clottey talks to Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali and producer Paul Ndiho about the issues and challenges they encountered on their recent reporting trip exploring democracy in transition across Africa.

Paul Ndiho sat down with Shaka Ssali to discuss Obama's 2016 State of the Union address following the Straight Talk Africa episode on the topic.

What impact will Brexit have on regional partnerships within Africa such as ECOWAS? Shaka tells Paul Ndiho that the main countries to watch after Brexit are Nigeria and South Africa, which may need to renegotiate trade deals.

What impact will Brexit have on regional partnerships within Africa such as ECOWAS? Shaka tells Paul Ndiho that the main countries to watch after Brexit are Nigeria and South Africa, which may need to renegotiate trade deals.

What impact will Brexit have on regional partnerships within Africa such as ECOWAS? Shaka tells Paul Ndiho that the main countries to watch after Brexit are Nigeria and South Africa, which may need to renegotiate trade deals.

What impact will Brexit have on regional partnerships within Africa such as ECOWAS? Shaka tells Paul Ndiho that the main countries to watch after Brexit are Nigeria and South Africa, which may need to renegotiate trade deals.