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Today on Daybreak Africa, In Sierra Leone, a former president is charged with treason for his role in last November's alleged failed coup attempt, but a lawyer for Ernest Bai Koroma says the charges are political, DRC observers call the December election flawed with opposition candidate Martin Fayulu telling VOA’s Carol Van Dam the Election Commission broke the law, and the US State Department weighs in on the controversial deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland. 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.

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.

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