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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: World leaders wrapped up day three of the COP27 climate summit where they heavily focused on how to help underprivileged communities better protect themselves from the effects of climate change. UNICEF warns that millions of children in areas experiencing climate-induced disasters are at risk of starvation, disease, exploitation, and death.

The Rwandan Salima Mukansanga is one of three female referees who will make history as the first women to officiate matches at the upcoming FIFA World Cup football tournament in Qatar. To help Mukansanga and the other World Cup refs with their decisions, FIFA is revamping the 2022 World Cup with innovative technology. VOA's Gwen Outen will kick off Tuesday's Sonny Side of Sports show with a feature. Also on the program, the chief football writer at www.aclsports.com, Fisayo Dairo, will take a look at the Round of 16 draws in the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League.

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.

Coming up on Africa News Tonight: U.S. voters Tuesday head to the polls to determine whether Democrats will continue holding a majority in the Senate and House or if there will be a shift of power in favor of the Republicans. Peace talks continue in Kenya’s capital city Nairobi between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front following a deal that was signed by the two sides last week in South Africa.