In this episode of "Shaka:Extra Time" Shaka answers question about western style democracy in Africa and he discusses the political situation in Zimbabwe, Liberia and Rwanda.

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali takes an in-depth look at the disputed presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is joined by Mulegwa Zihindura the DRC Assistant National Security Adviser, Reverend Olivier Chekinah Senior Adviser to Felix Tshisekedi the President-elect of the DRC and Father Jean Claude Atusameso, President of the Jatukik Providence Foundation. Take a look and let us know what you think.

In this episode of "Shaka:Extra Time" Shaka Ssali answers your questions about the attacks in Nairobi and the elections in the the Democratic Republic of the Congo. and a lot more. Every Tuesday VOA reporter Paul Ndiho brings your questions about politics in Africa to Shaka in "Shaka:Extra Time" live on the "Straight Talk Africa" Facebook page at 17:30 UTC.

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali explores the way transitions of power take place in the continent. He is joined by Dr. Hashim El-Tinay, founder and president of the International Peace Quest Institute, Manal Taha, anthropologist and conflict analysis expert and VOA reporter Abdourahmane Dia who is covering the elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In this episode of Shaka Extra Time Shaka Ssali answer your questions about the United States, the importance of independent institutions in crafting democracy, the will of the people in shaping the future of a county and the elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali looks at the events that will be shaping the continent in 2019. He is joined by Sudanese-American activist Wafa May Elamin who is also the Vice President of "Moving Forward Sudan," political analyst Emira Woods of "Africans Rising for Justice Peace and Dignity," and Professor of Political Science Abdul Karim Bangura of American University’s Center for Global Peace. Take a look and let us know what you think.

Shaka loves talking to you, his audience and loves answering your questions every Tuesday on Shaka: Extra Time. In this episode he talks about Bobi Wine and the future, presidential monarchs and a lot more. Take a look at the most popular questions, listen to Shaka’s answers and let us know what you think.

In this Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines the pathogeny of elections in a number of African countries with a focus on the postponed elections in the DRC and the upcoming elections in Nigeria in 2019. He is joined by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, VOA reporter Abdourahmane Dia from Kinshasa and VOA’s Hausa reporter Ibrahim Garba.

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali delves in what it takes to have credible elections in Africa. Abdourahmane Dia, from VOA reports live from the DRC as the country is preparing to hold elections on December 23rd. In studio Shaka is joined by Elizabeth Lewis, the International Republican Institute’s Regional Deputy Director for Africa, Erias Lukwago, Lord Mayor of Kampala in Uganda and Reverend Aniedi Okure Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network.

We are live. In Extra Time Shaka answers your questions about politics in Africa.