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On Daybreak Africa: A civil society coalition demands accountability for insecurity in Nigeria. Plus, Somalia launches a $1.6 Billion appeal for humanitarian support. A charity educates illiterate refugee children in Malawi. Communication ministers from the Economic Community of Central African States are meeting to stop the spread of hate speech. Tensions are rising ahead of Sunday’s kick-off of campaigning for Senegal’s presidential elections. The stage is set for the start of the Round of 16 competition at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. For this and more tune 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 polio vaccination campaign that was planned for November but postponed due to heavy rains is finally taking place in three counties in Kenya. An entrepreneur is using traditional millet and sorghum to make snacks and breakfast cereals to promote consumption of indigenous grains and foster environmental sustainability. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield says democracy has made gains in some African nations but remains under threat on the continent.

On Sonny Side of Sports: South African football fans are excited about their national team's quarterfinal match Saturday against Cape Verde at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Myron Naicker kicks off the show with a report that includes reaction from players and head coach Hugo Broos. Also, South Africa's surprising run and performances by less fancied teams are discussed by Sonny, Kahli Abdu, Mike Hove, Muqbil Yabarow and special guest Coach Sam Sasu in episode three of Kick It AFCON, VOA Africa's podcast on the competition.