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On Daybreak Africa: Zambia is grappling with child marriages as some girls defy the practice. Plus, Guinea’s military junta arrests several journalists protesting media restrictions. Ugandan security places opposition leaders under house arrest as the country hosts Non-Aligned Movement summit Friday. Abuja, Nigeria sees a spike in abductions and killing of residents by bandits. The US admits Houthis are undeterred despite repeated Strikes. 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.

The United Nations reports more than 350,000 people have been devastated by the worst floods to hit Congo Brazzaville in six decades and urgently need humanitarian assistance. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has called for a cease-fire in Sudan and also urged Ethiopia to respect the territorial sovereignty of Somalia. In AFCON action, Ivory Coast falls to Nigeria, Ghana holds Egypt to a draw and Liverpool star Mohammed Salah has been injured.

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