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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: Morocco’s Atlas Lions advance to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after beating Spain 3-0 in their knockout Round of 16 clash. U.S. Authorities say the upcoming U.S. Africa Summit will be focused on strengthening relations between Washington and the continent.

Bukayo Saka of England and Arsenal is a top contender for the World Cup's Best Young Player award in Qatar. The 21-year-old Saka has scored three goals at football's premier event, including England's third Sunday when the team eliminated African champion Senegal, 3-0. Saka was born near London, the son of Nigerian parents, and he's now looking forward to a big quarterfinal match on Saturday (Dec. 10) against defending World Cup champion France. On Tuesday's Sonny Side of Sports, Sonny will profile Saka, who spoke about his Christian faith and the England team during a news conference in Qatar. Sonny will also have lots more World Cup news, so please tune in!

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.

On Africa News Tonight: The third round of peace talks focused on ending conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo wrapped up Tuesday in Kenya’s capital Nairobi and authorities are yet to report progress in settling the war between the Central African nation and M23 rebels. Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reports that federal forces and local militia Tuesday expelled al-Shabaab militants from a strategic town in the Horn of Africa nation.