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DRC president Felix Tshisekedi calls on rebel groups in eastern Congo to lay down their weapons. Plus, Guinea’s military junta may need up to $600 million dollars to hold elections. Sierra Leone’s main opposition says it is getting overtures from non-governmental organizations for possible dialogue with the government. Teachers with Ghana’s College of Education push for the government to implement an agreement on compensation and allowances and Kenyan President Ruto reinstates a small subsidy to stabilize fuel prices. For this and more tune 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 is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.

On today’s show: We spotlight Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, the African 100m record holder, who aspires for success at the upcoming World Athletics Championships set to be held in Budapest, Hungary. This and more on Sonny Side of Sports!

Chardelle Moore is a multidisciplinary artist and motivational speaker, her debut album, "Inward Awakening," is a multi-genre poetic collection that explores self-knowledge. She spoke to about her debut album and the importance of maintaining her African roots. Cameroonian American beauty queen Elizabeth Nintai talks about her journey,from serving in the military to competing in beauty pageants.

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.

On this edition of Straight Talk Africa, Zimbabwe and Gabon are holding critical elections in August. In Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangawa and main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are both promising to tackle to the dire economic situation. In Gabon, longtime President Ali Bongo Ondimba says he "more ready than ever" for a third term. The opposition refers to him as a "dynastic power." Host Haydé Adams speaks to Blessing Zulu, VOA Zimbabwe reporter, Chipo Dendere, assistant professor of africana studies at Wellesley College and Idrissa Fall, VOA French to Africa reporter.