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Daybreak Africa: Somali Security Forces End Hotel Siege; Former Malawi President Calls The Arrest of His Stepson A Political Witch Hunt
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.
Africa News Tonight – Somalian Refugees Flee Drought into Kenya; Uganda Districts Under Lockdown Call for Relaxing of Restrictions
On Africa News Tonight: Thousands of Somalian refugees are being driven to Kenya in pursuit of assistance as they flee record drought and hunger, a development that aid groups say is stretching resources at the East African nation’s Dadaab camp. Locals in Uganda’s Mubende and Kassanda districts, where lockdowns have been implemented with the mandate of curbing the spread of Ebola, are pleading for President Yoweri Museveni’s administration to relax restrictions.
Sonny Side of Sports – U.S. Unbeaten in World Cup; Ghana Celebrates South Korea Victory
On Sonny Side of Sports: On Tuesday’s show we focus on the U.S.’s aspirations of making it to the round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Americans are presently unbeaten in Group G and occupy third place with two points but must win in their final group match against Iran to advance to the next stage of the global tournament. We will also have updates on the performance of African teams at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including a report from VOA’s Jackson Mvunganyi who is presently based in Ghana and will focus on the atmosphere in the West African nation soon after their 3-2 victory against South Korea at the global football tournament.
Health Chat: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
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 - UN Reports Nigeria Population to Hit 400 Million by 2050; WFP Calls for Chad Refugee Assistance
On Africa News Tonight: The United Nations reports that five African nations will be part of eight nations that will formulate over half of the global population by 2050 and add, Nigeria’s population is expected to hit 400 million people to become the world’s third most populous nation. World Food Program and other aid groups call for urgent support for refugees in Chad and add, over $161 million dollars are needed by the end of the year to avoid the suspension of food aid and assistance to crisis affected communities.