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On Daybreak Africa: The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the region’s worst hunger crisis in decades. Plus, today is D-Day in the Kenyan Senate which will decide whether Deputy President Gachagua will be removed from office. Somalia-Ethiopia tensions threaten Turkey’s bid to spread its influence. The Confederation of African Football de-lists Nigeria-Libya qualifier over a mistreatment feud. A debate over LGBTQ rights Hits Liberia’s United Methodist Church. Chad’s main opposition calls for the postponement of the December 29 parliamentary and municipal elections. A look at how Republican-leaning Nevada became a swing state. 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.

Kenya's Senate today launched the impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after the embattled politician lost another court bid to stop the process. The war in Sudan has escalated in recent weeks, and the commander of the Rapid Support Forces has accused Egypt of helping the Sudanese army. Chad is pleading for urgent international assistance for more than two million people affected by floods, which have claimed at least 600 lives.

Analysts say that Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyongo's decision to reclaim her Kenyan accent signals a shift toward authentic representation in the global entertainment industry. Joey Muthengi tells me that this is a sign African actors can thrive in Hollywood without compromising their culture and identity. Also, Sankara Magezi Byaruhanga talks about Africa's creative economy and its potential to drive economic growth by generating revenue and creating jobs for the youth on the continent.

Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation.