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On Daybreak Africa: Nigeria sharply increased military spending under a new budget by President Bola Tinubu but analysts remain skeptical it will improve security. Plus, Gambia’s government welcomes a German court conviction of its national accused of committing crimes against humanity. North Africa braces for a dangerously dry future as COP28 gets underway in Dubai. COP28 Climate Summit delegates agree to increase support for a Disaster Fund, but stark divisions remain over fossil fuels. The US backs further Israeli operations against Hamas. 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.

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.