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On Daybreak Africa: Nigerian Troops Rescue 16 Abducted Persons in Kaduna. Plus, DRC’s internally displaced people struggle with mental health. Ugandan security forces are on high alert against a potential ADF rebel attack. Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader wants to meet with President Mnangagwa. South Africa’s ruling ANC sues another party ahead of the May 29 elections. the number of West African migrants in the US has tripled in the past year. 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.

U.S. President Joe Biden recently spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in more than a month, voicing new concerns about Israel’s war against Hamas and its plan for a ground attack on the city of Rafah. Zimbabweans are facing hunger this year because of crop failures and in some villages, people stand in line for life-saving handouts of grain, peas and cooking oil. Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s minister of international relations and cooperation, is visiting Washington on a mission to meet members of Congress and discuss the value of the U.S. relationship with South Africa.

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

On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com

Every Wednesday, Haydé Adams discusses “what’s now and what’s next for Africa.” Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation.