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On Daybreak Africa: Gabon’s first female Prime Minister, Rose Christian Ossouka Raponda,, Monday made history again by becoming the first female vice president in the Central African nation after she was appointed by President Ali Bongo Odinga. International rights group Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into an alleged assault of people believed to supporters of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change in Zimbabwe, following a recent viral video documenting the incident.

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: China’s foreign minister Qin Gang arrived in Ethiopia Tuesday for his week-long visit in Africa where he will also stop in Gabon, Angola, Benin, and Egypt. A recent World Bank report predicts that inflation will slow growth in developing nations to less than two percent and adds, this will potentially mean a rise in poverty rates in Africa.

On Tuesday's show: Uganda’s Cranes and coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic are set to kick off their African Nations Championship football tournament, CHAN, campaign where they are positioned in Group B alongside Senegal, Ivory Coast, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Sonny focuses on the 18-team CHAN competition which kicks off Friday in Algeria and restricts all nations to have a roster of players who are competing in the local leagues.

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: Authorities at Kenya Airways say they may be forced to eliminate some flights due to their inability to get components that are needed to maintain the plane, and add, the war in Ukraine has disrupted supply chains that are “crucial to global aviation.” DRC military authorities report that CODECO militants burned houses and killed at least 24 people in Ituri province over the weekend and add, a soldier and two militants were among the reported deaths.