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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.

Africa News Tonight: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says the first quarter of 2023 has been the deadliest on record for refugees. Thousands of Sudanese continue to flee the war in their country every day, with many making the long trek south to Kenya. And, Vote counting continues in Mali’s constitutional referendum, held Sunday. Mali's military junta organized the referendum as a step toward a return to constitutional rule and a new presidential election expected next year in the West African country. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

VOA's Sonny Young brings you the latest sports news and trends as well as questions and comments from sports fans around Africa and the world.

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: Today is World Refugee Day, designated by the United Nations to honor people forced from their homes around the globe. With Mali’s demand on Friday that UN peacekeepers leave, there are worries the 10-year mission aimed at protecting civilians will unravel and the West African country will fall deeper into chaos. Plus, With Mali’s demand on Friday that UN peacekeepers leave, there are worries the 10-year mission aimed at protecting civilians will unravel and the West African country will fall deeper into chaos. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!