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Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

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.

The United States says it will impose economic sanctions and personal visa restrictions on leading combatants in Sudan, following a break-down in cease-fire discussions between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Tunisia’s Magistrates Association is protesting against the degradation of the rule of law, marking the anniversary of President Kais Saied firing 57 judges. And, Human Rights Watch have accused Amhara forces and regional governments of continuing an ethnic cleansing campaign against Tigrayans after a truce agreement was signed in November 2022. For these stories and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

On Thursday's show: Sonny is joined by colleagues Cheick Thiero and Muqbil Yabarow to discuss the recently concluded Basketball Africa League and the National Basketball Association Finals where the Denver Nuggets Thursday will tip off Game 1 of a best-of-seven series against the Miami Heat. This and more on today’s Sonny Side of Sports!

Zimbabwe’s ruling party-dominated National Assembly has passed a “Patriotic Act” bill, despite spirited objections from opposition legislators, who say the laws will unjustly criminalize dissent. Libya’s acting Interior Minister Emad Trabelsei has admitted that clashes recently occurred between two government-associated groups in Tripoli. And, in South Africa, a judge is expected to soon rule on a request that would, in theory, compel the government to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he was to visit the country. For these stories and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!