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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.

Join veteran journalist Hayde Adams on Straight Talk Africa every Wednesday as he and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.

Coming Up on Africa News Tonight: Africans celebrated Africa Day, a day commemorating the foundation of the African Union with the mandate of heralding African freedom from colonialism; The African Development Bank approved a $1.5 billion emergency food program to tackle food insecurity.

Ike Diogu plays for Zamalek Basketball Club of Egypt and is the former captain of Nigeria`s national men`s basketball team. Diogu spoke to Iron Mike about the game against the Tunisians. Also, Sonny spoke to S.Africa’s Cape Town Tigers head coach, about the team's performance in the BAL.

On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts Jackson Mvunganyi, in the U.S., and Nadia Samie, in Africa, talk to teens and young adults about Politics,trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives [30 minutes].Check out the Upfront blog at www.upfrontafrica.com