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On Daybreak Africa: Amnesty International says Eritrean Defense Forces committed war crimes in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Plus, Zimbabwe authorities arrest two human rights lawyers. Guinea’s junta celebrates second year in power amid opposition calls for protests. The Ugandan police say they have recovered six improvised bombs in Kampala in two days. Nigeria’s government says it and the Trade Union Congress have agreed there should be no strike action for the next two weeks. 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.

The Bright Stars of South Sudan received a hero's welcome in Juba after qualifying for next year's Olympics at the FIBA Basketball World Cup for men. Manyang David Mayar will have a report on Wednesday's Sonny Side of Sports show. Also on the program, American basketball coach Marvin Menzies will comment on teaching the sport in Africa for almost 25 years.

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 the next Straight Talk Africa, VOA’s Haydé Adams and co-host Roger Muntu present a special townhall featuring fellows of the U.S.-sponsored Young Africa Leaders Initiative, YALI, that brings approximately 700 young leaders from the continent to Washington for sponsorship and networking opportunities.