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On Daybreak Africa: Malian opposition politicians announce the formation of a transitional government in exile. Plus, South Africa’s leading parties held their final campaign rallies over the weekend ahead of Wednesday’s vote. Zambian police investigate the mysterious disappearance of an independent member of parliament. Meanwhile, Zambia’s High Court rules on the leadership of the main opposition party. The WHO urges countries to do more in reducing under-five years mortality rates. Former President Trump faced sharp skepticism while addressing Libertarians on Saturday. 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.

As South African voters get ready to go to the polls on May 29th, the party known for its fight against apartheid faces dissatisfaction from some citizens who think the African National Congress has not delivered on its promises. Former South African President Jacob Zuma now is vowing to destroy the ANC, the party he went to prison for in the 1960s and 1970s. Kenyan President William Ruto tells VOA that his decision to send 1,000 police officers to help maintain peace in Haiti will not affect Kenya's security missions elsewhere.