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Today on Daybreak Africa, Chad’s military leader General Itno names opposition leader Succes Masra to be the country’s new prime minister, Guinea’s military junta says it will hold a constitutional referendum later this year, and Ethiopia and Somaliland announce a deal for Ethiopia to gain access to the Red Sea. All this and more on 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.

Land locked Ethiopia signs an agreement with the breakaway Somaliland to access the regions coastline.Chad's transitional president Gen. Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has appointed one of his leading opponents, as prime minister. Plus support for a two state solution for Palestenians has remained largely stable over the past three months.

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

Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, news and comments from listeners. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.