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On Daybreak Africa: Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday said they are ready to welcome Pope Francis who departed Rome earlier on to start his two-country visit in Africa which will start in the Central African nation and wrap up in South Sudan after traveling to the East African nation on Friday, AND Liberian President George Weah Monday announced that he will re-running for president. For this and more, stay tuned to VOA's Daybreak Africa !

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:  Pope Francis met with the President Congo Felix Tshisekedi Tuesday soon after his arrival in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of his visit to Africa where he will meet with authorities, religious, civic leaders and victims of conflict. Plus, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to soon declare a national state of disaster due to the nationwide energy crisis.  For this and more, stay tuned to VOA's Africa News Tonight !

VOA's Sonny Young brings you the latest sports news and trends as well as questions and comments from sports fans around Africa and the world.

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.

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.