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On Daybreak Africa: South Africa closed its border with Mozambique shortly after opening it on Thursday as post-election violence in the neighboring country escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and the police. Plus, former Zambian President Edgar Lungu agrees to be the candidate for the opposition Tonse Alliance in the 2026 election. Some Africans are excited at Trump’s return to White House, but others have mixed feelings. We’ll have an analysis of how former president Trump pulled off a resounding win across numerous demographics. President Joe Biden urges unity and acceptance of election results after Trump wins office again.

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.

Donald Trump’s agenda calls for him to deliver on key campaign talking points: border security, strengthening the economy and putting America first. Huldah Hiltsley has made history in the Midwestern U.S. state of Minnesota, becoming the only person born in Kenya to win election to the state House of Representatives. In Mozambique, tensions remain high after a day of protest violence in the capital, Maputo, where reports say three people died and dozens were injured in clashes with police.