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On Daybreak Africa: Rescue workers searched for dozens of people believed missing after smugglers forced them to swim in open sea off Djibouti's coast, the UN's migration agency said. Plus, at least 150 are missing following a boat accident in Nigeria. Guinea Conakry celebrates its 66th year of independence. Supporters of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara want him to run for a fourth term in 2025. Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo sign an agreement to boost oil development. Zimbabwe's president threatens currency saboteurs. Ohio Democrats and Republicans hope Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate will boost voter turnout in November. For this 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.

Demonstrators in Accra who are part of the Democracy Hub advocacy group are protesting the government’s handling of illegal mining, which has wreaked environmental havoc across the West African country. The House of Representatives in eastern Libya and the High Council of State have signed an agreement to resolve the central bank crisis, signaling the ability of the Libyan parties to overcome challenges together. Both Democrats and Republicans in Ohio are hoping Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate will motivate people to participate in the coming U.S. election.