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Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta appointed a new prime minister, a day after dissolving the government without providing any reason. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo was the communications minister and spokesperson of the government. Plus, Ghana's ruling party candidate concedes in Saturday’s presidential election. Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan reshuffles her cabinet. Doctors want urgent action on DRC’s yet to be identified disease outbreak. Both sides of Liberia's divided House of Representatives are claiming victory in Friday’s Supreme Court ruling about the speakership. Syrians celebrate in wake of the government’s collapse. 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.

Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has won the country’s presidential election, and his National Democratic Congress looks set to capture the most seats in parliament. In the wake of Syria’s government collapse, some citizens say they hope the rebels’ victory will bring freedom and prosperity, but there are warnings of uncertainty in the coming days. Experts say India does not support the creation of a shared currency among the nine-nation BRICS grouping and it is trying to promote trade in its local currency.