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On Daybreak Africa: The US appoints Tom Perriello as the new U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. Plus, a pastoral letter from Malawi’s Catholic bishops is generating a debate. Guinea’s labor unions begin an indefinite strike to demand the release of a press association official. The Nigeria Labor Congress has called for a two-day nationwide protest beginning Tuesday. The U.N. Environment Assembly is underway in Nairobi, Kenya. 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.

There are concerns about the Economic Community of West African States decision to ease economic sanctions on the military juntas in Niger, Mali and Burkina-Faso. Conflict monitors have reported fresh waves of violence in northern Mozambique, just as peacekeepers prepare to withdraw from the region. Botswana says it will use the United Nations Environment Assembly to lobby against a proposed European ban on importing wildlife trophies from Africa.

VOA's Sonny Young brings you the latest sports news, personalities and trends from around Africa and the world.

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.