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On Daybreak Africa: Campaigning for Sierra Leone’s June 24 presidential and parliamentary elections officially began Tuesday. President Julius Maada Bio is seeking re-election as candidate of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). He is being challenged by 12 other candidates. Plus, the U.N. estimates more than 843,000 have been displaced by the fighting in Sudan, Media workers stage a one-day blackout to protest military curbs on press freedom. Thursday, is Africa Day – with a focus on foreign interference on the continent. 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: Sudan’s latest ceasefire attempt appeared to be crumbling today with clashes between rival military factions breaking out in several parts of the capital Khartoum. The families of prominent detained Tunisian opposition figures – including opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi – are calling on the international community to pressure President Kais Saied’s government to release political detainees and end the crackdown on freedom of expression. And, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, today starts a 5-day visit to China and, according to media reports, is expected to meet President Xi Jinping to review and sign several key trade deals. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

On Wednesday’s show: Guest host Muqbil Yabarow tips off the show with a discussion on the semifinals of the 2023 Basketball Africa League with colleague Jackson Mvunganyi and Cheick Theiro. This and more on today’s Sonny Side of Sports!

Africa News Tonight: The United Nations has issued a warning on the return of cholera, which has been recorded across Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa. Amnesty International has raised concerns over the intensifying crackdown on dissidents and critics of Tunisian President Kais Saied, following a court decision to sentence opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi to prison under the country's anti-terrorism law. Plus, Sudan’s latest ceasefire attempt appeared to be crumbling today with clashes between rival military factions breaking out in several parts of the capital Khartoum. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

On Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams examines the relevance of Africa Day and the role of the African Union in the continent’s political process. Also, David Moinina Sengeh, Sierra Leone’s minister of Basic Education, joins the show to discuss his new book, "Radical Inclusion: Seven Steps to Help You Create a More Just Workplace, Home, and World."