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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: Senegalese officials join mothers and families in mourning the death of 11 newborn babies in a hospital fire triggered by a short circuit in the city of Tiyaouane; South Africa’s ruling ANC expects defeat in the 2024 elections in a document leaked to media.

The BAL will have a new champion this year after Zamalek, the reigning champs, were knocked out in the semi-finals on Wednesday. Sonny spoke with Kate Pound Dawson to wrap up the action. Also, Iron Mike Mbonye will have a feature on the suspension of Kenya and Zimbabwe from the AFCON qualifiers.