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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.

Tuesday's show includes a Sonny Side of Sports birthday salute for Hall of Fame basketball player Dave Cowens, shown here making a hook shot over New York Knicks player John Gianelli in 1974. Cowens is celebrating his 74th birthday. He won two NBA titles with the Boston Celtics and was named the league's Most Valuable Player in 1973. Tuesday also marks 26 days to the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup football tournament in Qatar. Tourism officials in the country promise fans will be treated to very pleasant weather and unique experiences inside and outside stadiums. VOA's Gwen Outen has a feature.

On this episode of Health Chat, health reporter Linord Moudou highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month sharing a cancer survivor's story. And, we hear from Olivier Béer, UNHCR representative in Cameroon, on calls for international support combatting the cholera outbreak among refugees in Cameroon.

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.