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On Daybreak Africa: Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Monday said he would remain head of the government rather than preside over the parliament, after his party's landslide election win sparked questions over his political role. Plus, US President Joe Biden will meet Angolan President Joao Lourenco in Luanda Tuesday. Chad orders French troops’ departure and provokes fresh anti-French sentiment. Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party rejects opposition calls for a re-run of the November 27 general election. Uganda’s military court adjourned Monday to process the practicing certificate of Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua. Guinea’s military junta declares three days of national mourning for victims of a soccer stadium stampede. Elections in Africa: health risks, road crashes, and the mental toll. 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.

President Joe Biden is using the first visit to Angola by a US president to promote Washington's investments in the sub-Sahara African nation. Elections in Africa are often marked by high stakes and heightened tensions, which is decidedly unhealthy for voters. In recent days, millions of people in southern Africa were hit with long electricity blackouts, a crisis authorities blame on mismanagement and corruption, but also on climate change.

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.