Radio

On Daybreak Africa: A gang of gunmen kidnapped more than 50 women and children in a raid on Kakin Dawa village in Nigeria's northwest Zamfara state, police and residents said. Plus, Zambia’s Constitutional Court declares former President Lungu ineligible to run in the 2026 presidential elections. The Zambian government says it has no role in the Constitutional Court’s decision. The dispute in Liberia's divided House of Representatives over the speakership took a dramatic turn on Monday. A UN program empowers Africa's public workers to use online technology to improve government services. An ECOWAS official says the conduct of Ghana’s December 7 election marks the beauty of democracy in the subregion. Traditional healers embrace technology in South Africa. 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.

A former U.S. ambassador to Syria says it’s important for Syria’s future for the to be international engagement, especially in supplying crucial humanitarian aid. and collaboration with regional allies to foster stability and security in Syria. In an attempt to end polarization in Zimbabwe's media, an organization is hosting sports events for journalists from the privately owned and state-run news organizations. Nigerian authorities are seeking to launch a “national action plan” on gender-based violence, or GBV.

This week, we are joined by Mathias Mpuuga, a Ugandan Member of Parliament and former Leader of the Opposition, along with prominent Ugandan lawyer Ivan Bwowe, who recently observed the U.S. elections. Together, they will share their reflections on the electoral process in the United States, highlighting key lessons they believe can strengthen democratic practices. Mpuuga and Bwowe commend the independence and professionalism of U.S. electoral workers, emphasizing their critical role in ensuring transparency and trust in the electoral system. As Uganda prepares for its 2026 elections, Mpuuga underscores the urgent need for reforms aimed at enhancing fairness, credibility, and public confidence in the electoral process. Their insights provide a valuable perspective on how global democratic principles can inform and inspire local electoral practices.

Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation.