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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: African diaspora based in the United Kingdom joined tens of thousands in gathering at London’s Westminster Hall to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth, however express mixed feelings about her death and role played by the British monarchy in Africa; Health officials in Ethiopia’s Tigray region report two airstrikes that hit the regions main hospital and killed at least 10 people amid ongoing war between the TPLF and federal forces.

Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his recent US Open title in Times Square in New York. The 19-year-old Alcaraz will represent Spain in the Davis Cup Finals, which officially opened Tuesday. Craig Gabriel will have a Davis Cup report on Wednesday's show, and "Iron Mike" Mbonye will talk with Bruce Mwape, the head coach of Zambia's COSAFA Cup-winning team, "The Copper Queens."

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: Central African nation farmers associations report regional disruptions in food supplies triggered by the war in Ukraine has stunted attempts by millions of Africans to survive and call for aid to help the continent cope with food shortages; Economists say despite attempts by Ghana’s central bank to curb inflation spikes by increasing rates, consumer inflation increased to nearly 34% in August which is the highest the West African nation has witnessed since 2001.

Every Wednesday, Haydé Adams discusses “what’s now and what’s next for Africa.” Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation.