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On Daybreak Africa: The World Bank approves debt relief for Somalia, and the IMF is expected to also back the measure. Plus, a Sierra Leone Court of Appeal orders the arrest of a former presidential candidate. Former President Ernest Bai Koroma is expected to make another appearance Thursday before the police for questioning. New ew developments Wednesday in the apparent governance crisis in Nigeria’s Rivers State. Nearly 200 countries sign a deal to transition away from fossil fuels, at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. The Biden administration's support of Israel in the war against Hamas draws sharp criticism at home and abroad.. 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.