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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: Kenyans anxiously await results of a close presidential outcome between rivals Deputy President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Rwanda following a meeting in Democratic Republic of Congo during which discussions were focused on tensions between the neighboring nations and human rights challenges in Africa’s Great Lakes region.

American star Serena Williams is saying her farewell to tennis. The 40-year-old Williams told Vogue magazine she doesn't like the word "retirement," but wants to focus on having another child and her business interests. The U.S. Open, which begins August 29 in New York, is expected to be her final tournament. Serena Williams is playing this week in Toronto, Canada. On Wednesday's show, Sonny will have reaction from tennis fans in Toronto, as well as in southern California, where Serena and her older sister, Venus, first learned to play the sport. Also on the program, we'll hear from Begay Downes Thomas, a spokesperson for the SEED Basketball Academy in Senegal. The academy is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.

On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com

Coming up on Africa News Tonight: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern about a U.N. report that alleges Rwanda is backing the M23 rebel group in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo; Members of the Economic Community of Central African States have agreed to merge regional blocs with the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa in a bid to boost regional trade and growth.

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.