On Wednesday, 22 April, Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali discussed the significance of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's visit to the United States with his guests, Dr. Boima Fahnbullah, Political Advisor to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Professor Vivian Seaton, Liberian activist and media consultant. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf appeared on the program in a pre-taped interview.

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