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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.

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.

Senegal and Bayern Munich football star Sadio Mane won the Socrates Award for humanitarian actions during the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris. On Tuesday's show, the chief football writer at www.aclsports.com, Fisayo Dairo, talks about some of Mane's humanitarian ventures, and describes the Senegalese star as an inspiration to other African players. Also on the program, Sonny gives a birthday salute to former Czech-American tennis star Martina Navratilova, who won 18 major singles titles and 31 major women's doubles titles during her career.

Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, news and comments from listeners. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.