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Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today.

Coming up on Africa News Tonight: Former Ghanaian President John Mahama says Western countries should consider developing a “Marshall Plan” for Africa similar to the U.S. plan that aided European recovery efforts post World War II. The U.N. Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs Wednesday said at least 900,000 people were affected by floods across 29 counties in South Sudan.

Gloves worn by German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the 2018 World Cup are among the items on display in a "World of Football" museum exhibition in Qatar, the host of the upcoming 2022 World Cup. Sonny will have more on the exhibition during Wednesday's show. As the photo exhibits, Neuer couldn't stop this shot by Dortmund's Anthony Modeste on Saturday when Dortmund drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in a Bundesliga match. Also on the program, Craig Gabriel reports on the launch ceremony Wednesday for the Australian Open tennis tournament.

On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com

Coming up on Africa News Tonight: Chad’s military leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno says his administration will work to meet deadlines set in place for the return to constitutional order. Nigerian officials Wednesday welcomed west African artifacts, among them a bronze sculpture of a west African king, from the Rhode Island Museum.

Every Wednesday, Haydé Adams discusses “what’s now and what’s next for Africa.” Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation.