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On Daybreak Africa: An official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the sub-regional body is pleased so far with the conduct of Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Guinea-Bissau. At stake is President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s attempt to change the constitution and give himself more powers. Plus, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader calls for a united front. A government spokesperson says Eswatini’s judiciary is independent despite allegations by pro-democracy groups that King Mswati III controls the courts. Gambia calls for a peaceful resolution of the political crisis in neighboring Senegal. 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: Citizens of Guinea Bissau voted yesterday in a highly anticipated election to fill the country’s national legislature, more than a year after President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved parliament. Senegal has been rocked by three days of violent protests in which 16 people have died, one of its deadliest bouts of civil unrest in decades. And, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, Somalia, and South Sudan already face or are projected to face starvation or risk a slide “toward catastrophic conditions," the World Food Program warns. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!

Monday's show will kick off with a reaction to Manchester City's FA Cup victory from Ilkay Gundogan, shown lifting the trophy, and Man City manager Pep Guardiola. With a victory on June 10 against Inter Milan, Man City will complete a treble of Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League trophies. Also, Sonny will have an update on the National Basketball Association Finals. The Miami Heat beat the host Denver Nuggets Sunday night, 111-108, to even the best-of-seven, championship series at one game each.

Africa News Tonight: Many Nigerians are complaining about the hardships they're facing after President Bola Tinubu ended the fuel subsidy, sending prices soaring. Citizens of Guinea Bissau voted yesterday in a highly anticipated election to fill the country’s national legislature, more than a year after President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved parliament. And, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will travel to Tunisia tomorrow, looking to make progress in unblocking loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the north African state. For this and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!