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On Daybreak Africa: Zimbabwe’s main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change says the pre-election environment in the southern African nation is indicating that the 2023 ballot will not be democratic. Nigeria’s Catholic bishop of the Sokoto Diocese Monday emphasized the importance of the upcoming Feb. 25 elections and said registered voters cannot afford to sit on the fence.

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: The All Africa Music Awards were held Sunday in the outskirts of Dakar, Senegal and witnessed an attendance of several stars from the continent such as Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asakhe. China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang Monday spoke out against criticism that his nation has received for allegedly placing nations in a so-called debt trap after lending them funds.

Top seeds Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek both won their opening matches Monday as the year's first major tennis tournament, the Australian Open, began in Melbourne.   Sonny will have reactions from Rafa and some other winners, including top American players Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff.   Sonny will also have English Premier League and African football news, plus lots more!!  

On Africa News Tonight: UNESCO on Monday reported that the killings of journalists nearly doubled last year with no convictions in 86% of cases. The International Labor Organization Monday issued its "World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2023" report, saying the current global economic slowdown will force millions of workers to accept lower quality jobs that pay poorly.