Africa Today with Walter Turner
Mondays 7 pm - 8 pm

A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora. Africa Today seeks to update listeners on contemporary developments in Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and the United States. The program utilizes an interview and discussion format to explore political, social, economic, and cultural themes relative to the African experience.

About Walter
He is a Professor of History and Chairperson of the Social Sciences Department at the College of Marin in Kentfield, California, instructing courses in United States History, African History, and African American History. Walter is also President of the Board of Directors of Global Exchange, and is an African News analyst for Pacifica Radio Station KPFA.

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Africa Today - April 27, 2009 at 7:00pm
interview with Cameroon filmmaker Jean Marie Teno on his film "Sacred Places" (2009) interview with Oumar Diallo, President ADEGUI discussing recent political developments in Guinea and the upcoming elections

Africa Today - April 20, 2009 at 7:00pm
interview with William Gumede, author of "Thabo Mbeki and the Battle for the ANC" author of forthcoming "The Democracy Gap-Africa's Wasted Years" Discussion on upcoming South African elections and the changes within the African National Congress (ANC)

Africa Today - April 13, 2009 at 7:00pm
Interview with Shamillah Wilson founder of Sowilo Leadership Group, Soweto, South Africa , Communications Manager of Women Wont Wait Campaign and author of "Defending OUr Dreams: Global Feminist Views for New Generations."

Africa Today - April 6, 2009 at 7:00pm