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Broadcast live, Riz Khan allows viewers from around the world to question world leaders, newsmakers and celebrities directly via phone, email, SMS, video-mail and fax. Hosted by internationally renowned journalist Riz Khan, the show gives you a voice in setting the news agenda on key issues and trends affecting lives around the globe.
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Jul 12, 2009
23:19
News & Politics
Does Africa expect too much from America's first African American President? On Wednesday's "Riz Khan" we looked at U.S. policy in Africa as Preside...
Does Africa expect too much from America's first African American President? On Wednesday's "Riz Khan" we looked at U.S. policy in Africa as President Barack Obama prepares for his first official visit to the continent. Will President Obama's approach differ from that of his predecessors and what will happen to the United States Africa Command orAFRICOM which was created in 2007 but is still looking for a host country on the continent? U.S. Congressman Donald Payne, who chairs the House Subcommittee on Africa, joined us from Washington. We were also joined by Eritrea’s Ambassador to the UK, Tesfamichael Gerahtu and AllAfrica.com co-founder Reed Kramer
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