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On Daybreak Africa: South Africa votes Wednesday as some black voters in Western Cape keep quiet about support for the opposition. Plus, South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance accuses President Ramaphosa of violating the Electoral Act. Analysts urge a shift from military to economic solutions to counter terrorism in the Sahel. Liberia’s government rescinds major developmental decisions after a public outcry. Rights Groups and CSOs in Nigeria hold a National Day of Mourning for Victims of Mass Atrocities. Biden and Trump differ over U.S. military strength. 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.

A record 27.79 million people are registered to vote in South Africa – the highest number to date – and the mood is upbeat at polling stations today. Francophone lawmakers from about 30 African states are meeting in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde, to find a solution to the political instability in French-speaking African nations. Investigators using satellite imagery to document the war in western Sudan's Darfur region say 72 villages were burned down in April, the most they have seen since the conflict began a year ago.

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.