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On Daybreak Africa: Central Sahel countries forge military alliances amid rising insecurity. Plus, Chadian opposition political parties hold talks on whether to participate in the May 6 presidential election. Ten months of fighting in Sudan has brought the country’s health care system to near-collapse. Community leaders seek solutions to the conflict between farmers and herders in Nigeria. Rwandan President Kagame visits Angola’s President about the conflict in eastern DRC. Sweden officially joins NATO. 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.

The World Food Program warns unless the fighting stops, Sudan risks becoming the world’s largest hunger crisis, and 600,000 Sudanese who have fled to South Sudan and Chad also face hunger. Research by United Nations Women shows “active resistance” to gender equality globally, especially in Africa, where societies continue to be dominated by men. The Burundian club Dynamo has ended its participation in the men's Basketball Africa League because of its refusal to wear a "Visit Rwanda" logo on its uniform.

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.