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On Daybreak Africa: Sudanese women describe their suffering since war broke out in April. Plus, Ugandan opposition in parliament defies the Speaker and continues its boycott. Sierra Leone’s main opposition condemns Sunday’s attack which the government calls a “failed attempted coup. The Kenyan High Court strikes out key clauses of a contentious finance law blamed for raising taxes and the cost of living.” A UN aid agency welcomes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and calls for the unfettered delivery humanitarian aid. For this and more tune to 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.

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.

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.

The intersection of travel and social media has changed the way people experience, and share their travel adventures. But how do we balance the need to share these experiences with the cultural sensitivities of local communities? We speak to acclaimed travel writer and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström 2.Afrobeats continues to gain recognition at international music awards, further elevating the genre's influence and impact on the global music industry. We chat with young upcoming Nigerian artist Qing Madi as she concludes her first US tour.

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.

This week on Straight Talk Africa, we are looking in-depth at Africa’s economy. In the last ten years the debt ratio has almost doubled in sub-Saharan Africa. The sluggish global economy coupled with worldwide inflation is pushing up borrowing and living costs. The International Monetary Fund says that as many as eight African countries require debt restructuring to “overcome a vicious funding squeeze.” What can African countries do to avoid sinking further into a debt crisis? Join Haydé Adams, and her guests Frannie Léautier Senior Partner and CEO SouthBridge Investments and Abebe Aemro Selassie Director of African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as they discuss how countries on the continent can shield themselves against economic distress.