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On Daybreak Africa: The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in December, according to the Associated Press. Plus, Nigerians weigh in on the US presidential election. Botswana police break up an opposition protest over alleged election rigging. A judge in Malawi charges an opposition leader with conspiracy to murder President Chakwera. The UN Secretary-General calls for “decisive action” to end Sudan’s 18-month-long civil war. The US and Germany launch a joint conflict stability program for West Africa’s coastal states. America’s youngest voters help get out the vote with seven more days before the November election. 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.

Ahead of the election in the United States, some Africa analysts say the new U.S. administration must pour resources, investments and goodwill into a continent Washington often has neglected. The two major U.S. presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris are in the last week of their tight race. Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby has launched a security operation to track down and neutralize several hundred Boko Haram fighters who on Sunday attacked and killed more than 40 Chad government troops in the Lake Chad Basin.

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.