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On Daybreak Africa: Liberian President George Weah week named new members of the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission, including new chair, Alexander Kormah Zoe. Meanwhile, soon-to-be former chair, Edwin Kla Martin said reconstituting the commission is a flagrant violation of the constitution. Plus, The value of Zimbabwe’s currency continues to plummet despite rescue attempts. With less than two weeks before Sierra Leone’s June 24 elections, an opposition candidate goes to court. 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: The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned Senegal’s clampdown on public protests and restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The latest United Nations report on migration says hundreds of thousands of South Africans have emigrated in recent years. Plus, More than 100 nationals from the Democratic Republic of Congo have sought refuge in Uganda following an attack on their village by suspected ADF rebels. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

We tip off Tuesday’s show with updates from the National Basketball Association where the Denver Nuggets won the title after defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 on Monday night. Plus, retired Col. Sam Ahmedu joins the Sonny Side of Sports to discuss his re-election as president of the Africa Zone Three for the International Basketball Association (FIBA). These stories and more on today’s show!

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: In parts of Cameroon, the price of gasoline has doubled since Nigeria’s new President Bola Tinubu scrapped a government fuel subsidy in the oil rich nation. Amnesty International says at least 23 people have been killed in Senegal during violent protests in Dakar and Ziguinchor since June 1st , far more than the government’s official toll of 7 dead And, the death toll in an investigation linked to a Kenyan cult that practiced starvation to "meet Jesus Christ" has surpassed 300 after 19 new bodies were found today, a senior official said. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!