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On Daybreak Africa: South Africa’s ruling ANC loses its attempt to have a court remove a newly formed party from the May 29 election ballot. Plus, UNICEF says climate change is creating a ‘dire situation’ for 45 million African children. The U.S. discusses humanitarian assistance to Chad, and Ethiopia. South Sudan’s opposition parties criticize new election Laws.. Sierra Leone and Guinean security forces arrest an APC opposition member for involvement in last November’s alleged coup. A major bridge in the busy port city of Baltimore, Maryland, collapses after a container ship crashes into it. 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.

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.

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.