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Pope Francis has called on Sudan’s warring parties to lay down their weapons and give dialogue a chance to end the suffering of civilians. Plus, a new study said police are among the top human rights violators in Uganda. Uganda’s parliamentary speaker appeals to the East African Community to support its anti-LGBTQ bill and former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar wants to call 100 expert witnesses to support his election fraud claims. For this and more, stay tuned to Daybreak Africa!

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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: South African health authorities have warned citizens to take extreme precautions as an outbreak of cholera has killed up to a dozen people and raised fears that it could spread to other parts of the country. With a deadline for implementation of a cease-fire looming, Sudan’s capital awoke today to the sound of air strikes and anti-aircraft fire for the 37th consecutive day. And, a young Ugandan man orphaned at childhood dreams of playing in U.S. major league baseball and has turned his training into a social media sensation. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

On Monday’s show: Guest host Muqbil Yabarow tips off the show with colleague Cheick Theiro, who is in Kigali for the playoffs of the 2023 Basketball Africa League. Yabarow also provides updates of European football that witnessed several African players producing a class performances over the weekend. This and more on today’s Sonny Side of Sports!

Africa News Tonight: With a deadline for implementing a cease-fire looming, Sudan’s capital awoke today to the sound of air strikes and anti-aircraft fire for the 37th consecutive day. Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday commissioned an oil plant billed as Africa's largest oil refinery, after years of delays and a week before stepping down from office. Plus, a few weeks ago, Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank introduced a cryptocurrency using digital gold coins. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!