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On Daybreak Africa: The UN says tens of thousands of Somalis are internally displaced primarily due to insecurity and conflict. Plus, the White House welcomes Kenya’s President Ruto for first African state visit. Liberia begins repatriating its citizens from Ghana. Meanwhile, President Boakai says he does support an increase in the price of rice in Liberia. Women in Botswana watch from the sidelines as the country prepares for elections. Biden and Trump compete for women’s votes. 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.

President William Ruto’s state visit to the United States this week could be a turning point for Kenya and is aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. In South Africa’s election next Wednesday, the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters group is expected to consolidate its position as the country’s third-largest political party. Malawi’s youngest member of parliament, Fyness Magonjwa, has taken the lead in the fight against barriers that exclude young people from entering politics.

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, 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.