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On Daybreak Africa: Namibia's main opposition party filed papers with the electoral court Monday. The French news agency, AFP, reports it is demanding access to tallies for all ballots cast and counted in last month's vote. Plus, former President John Dramani Mahama is officially named winner of Ghana’s December 7 elections. The Uganda Law Council rejects Martha Karua’s application for a special certificate to practice law in defense of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. There’s more chaos in the Liberian House of Representatives with allegations of a death threat. Climate change-battered Seychelles takes part in a case at the International Court of Justice. Today is UN Human Rights Day. How Trump and Biden shaped the courts: Comparing their judicial achievement. 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.

After a review of the votes from across the country, the Electoral Commission of Ghana has officially declared John Mahama, candidate for the National Democratic Congress, the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Israel has pounded Syria with dozens of airstrikes since President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia as rebel fighters advanced, and it’s unclear who will now emerge as the leader of Syria. Labor unions in South Africa are pleased with the country’s new 45 percent tariffs on clothing imports but many consumers are unhappy.

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.