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On Daybreak Africa: Sierra Leone’s opposition All People’s Congress (APC) Monday announced that they have picked Samura Kamara to re-challenge President Julius Maada Bio in June’s presidential race. Plus, U.S. President Joe Biden will Tuesday speak on Washington’s efforts to support Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia, soon after his surprise visit to the warn ridden nation on Monday. For this and more, stay tuned 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.

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili recently set an African 200m indoor record of 22.36 seconds at a meet in the United States.  The 20-year-old Ofili is a student-athlete at Louisiana State University (LSU). On Tuesday's show, we'll hear from athletics coach Prince Chet Iyke, who discovered Ofili when she was 11 years old.  Also on the program, Kent Mensah and VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi will have reports on the late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu, who died from the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.

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.