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On Daybreak Africa: Michael Graham of the US National Transportation Safety Board said the agency is investigating the crash that killed an influential Nigerian banker. Plus, South Africa’s Julius Malema says he has a solution to solving the country’s years-long load-shedding problem. We’ll examine factors in Somalia’s high maternal mortality rate. The Zimbabwean politician blamed for dismantling the main opposition coalition breaks his silence. Israel’s Prime Minister defends his intention to launch a military ground operation in Rafah. 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.

Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index for 2023 paints a complex picture of Africa's battle against corruption. President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington today, and they are expected to discuss the effort to free hostages in Gaza, and growing concern over an Israeli military operation in Rafah. Host Ivory Coast Elephants scored a 2-1 victory yesterday over Nigeria's Super Eagles to capture the country’s third AFCON trophy.

On Sonny Side of Sports: We'll hear from Ivorian footballer Max Gradel on the team winning its third Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Also, VOA's Mariama Diallo has reaction from Nairobi on the death of Kenya's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum. And Sonny talks with VOA colleague Muqbil Yabarow about the Kansas City Chiefs winning their third Super Bowl title in five years.