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On Daybreak Africa: Uganda’s president on Monday signed into law tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation supported by many in Ugandans but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad. Just hours later, eleven activists petitioned the constitutional court seeking to block its implementation. Nigeria has a new president. Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos state, and a chieftain of the governing All Progressives Congress, was sworn-in at Eagle Square in the capital, Abuja, on Monday. And, In Sierra Leone, the main opposition All People's Congress (APC) launched its manifesto document Monday, ahead of the coming June 24 general election. 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.

A United Nations special rapporteur has voiced concern about the deteriorating political situation in Zimbabwe, where human rights defenders and opposition activists are facing imprisonment. In Senegal, police fired tear gas at a volatile protest near the home of main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is currently awaiting the verdict of a rape trial. And, in Malawi, former President Bakili Muluzi has been acquitted by the High Court after being accused of misusing $12 million in public funds while in power from 1994-2004. For these stories and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

Sports Greetings! We start off Tuesday’s show with a serving from 18-year-old Nigerian table tennis player, Mati Taiwo who has been described by sports analyst as a rising star after reaching the 32nd round at the recent world champions held in Durban, South Africa. This and more on today’s Sonny Side of Sports!

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.

The Sudanese army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces have agreed to extend their week-old cease-fire for five more days, in a deal brokered by Saudi Arabia and the United States. Nigeria’s military in May rescued three school girls captured by Boko Haram more than nine years ago in the north of the country. And, the International Monetary Fund says it must work with Egypt to agree a date for an initial review of the reforms pledged under a $3 billion financial package awarded by the United Nations financial agency in December. For these stories and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!