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On Daybreak Africa: Dozens of Boko Haram and Islamic State fighters rehabilitated under Nigeria’s amnesty program escape with heavy weapons. Plus, A Nigerian town with the highest number of twin births celebrates. Severe flooding grounds agricultural and commercial activities in Kidira, Senegal. Descendants of people who fled German persecution in the early 1900s in Namibia are returning to their ancestral homeland. The American Psychiatric Association warns of election stress disorder as the US Presidential contest looms. For these and more, tune in 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 around 733 million people – or one in 11 people – are going hungry because of conflicts, climate change and economic downturn, including more than six million people across the Lake Chad region. Kenya’s High Court today rejected a request by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after the lower house in parliament voted to remove him from office last week.

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.