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Today on Daybreak Africa, VOA's Douglas Mpuga chats with local journalist Moses Havyarimana after Burundi cut diplomatic ties with Rwanda and closed its border, accusing Kigali of supporting a rebel group that attacked Burundi, VOA's James Butty speaks to Mohamed Said Mchangama, chief editor of Hayba FM radio in Moroni ahead of Sunday's presidential election in the Comoros Islands, and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies author Wendy Williams says African nations should pay more attention to migration.

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.

South Africa’s being complimented – and criticized – globally for accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza before the International Criminal Court of Justice. The World Health Organization has certified Cabo Verde as malaria-free, marking a significant achievement in global health. The Elephants of Ivory Coast and Guinea Bissau kick off the action at the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

VOA's Sonny Young brings you the latest sports news, personalities and trends from around Africa and the world.