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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.

On Africa News Tonight: South African authorities say the Southern African nation is moving to be the second nation in the world to use the CAB-L.A. lifesaving drug that is taken every two months and eliminates the possibility of contracting HIV through sex. Political experts say African governments are closely watching anti-protest governments in China and are concerned over possible economic impacts.

On Thursday’s show: Former Ugandan referee Ali Tomusange made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup by becoming the first and only citizen from the East African nation to officiate at this year’s edition of the global football tournament. Sonny also provides updates on the World Cup and news on the National Basketball Association where stars Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics comment on their big scoring performances from Wednesday night. For this and more, stay tuned to Sonny Side of Sports.

On Africa News Tonight: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is pushed to answer for the theft of at least half a million dollars from his game farm, after an independent panel appointed by parliament reported finding that the Southern African leader violated his oath of office. Nigerian health experts want stigma and lack of access to treatment is impacting the fight against HIV infections in the West African nation, a finding that was reported amid World AIDS Day commemorations.