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On Daybreak Africa: The son of one of Mali's top politicians says the country's ruling junta has arrested his father for criticizing the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso. Plus, Namibians are voting in presidential elections Wednesday. The UN AIDS agency says upholding human rights is essential for ending the disease. A new report exposes the legal loopholes protecting rapists in Africa. Nigerian activists and lawmakers coalesce against gender-based violence. Africa displacement triples, fueled by conflict, violence and disasters. Liberian government scholarship comes under criticism. Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire deal. 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.

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.

On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com

On the next Straight Talk Africa, Namibians headed to the polls on November 27 to vote for a new president and members of parliament. The former liberation party, the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO), has been in power for 34 years, but now their support is waning. High unemployment, poverty and corruption has many young Namibians yearning for change. Join guest host Peter Clottey for an in-depth look at the elections in Namibia.