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On Daybreak Africa: April 11 marks four years since a popular uprising in Sudan led the military to overthrow former President Omar al-Bashir with hopes for civilian rule still unfulfilled. Plus, Nigerian police dispute the number of victims residents say were kidnapped in Zamfara state over the weekend.

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 - Visiting UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres appealed Tuesday for "massive" international support for Somalia as it battles a desperate humanitarian crisis caused by drought and protracted armed conflict. In South Africa the high court in Pretoria has started hearing court challenges to plans to terminate residency permits to nearly 180,000 Zimbabweans. And, today the International Monetary Fund presented an update to its global economic outlook at its spring meeting with the World Bank in Washington. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

On Tuesday's show, CAF Secretary-General Veron Mosengo-Omba comments on the inaugural CAF African Schools Football Championship held over the weekend in Durban, South Africa. Also on the program, Fisayo Dairo, the chief football writer at www.aclsports.com, comments on the qualifying campaign for next year's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast, plus much more!

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 -At the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual Spring meetings here in Washington, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said despite the resiliency of consumer spending in the United States and Europe, the outlook is not great for poor countries. April 11 marks four years since a popular uprising in Sudan led the military to overthrow President Omar al-Bashir but hopes for civilian rule have not been fulfilled. And, A documentary about illegal sales of Zimbabwean gold has implicated some South African banks, and tax authorities are investigating. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!