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On Daybreak Africa: Tanzania breathe a sigh of relief as the threat of Tropical Cyclone Hidaya decreases. Plus, Chadians are voting today for president amid numerous challenges, including security in the Sahel region. The only female candidate in today’s Chad election hopes the vote will usher in a federal system of government. Togo’s ruling party wins a majority of parliamentary seats in Togo’s April 29th elections. South Africa’s ruling ANC reportedly postpones a disciplinary hearing for former President Jacob Zuma. pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the United States stand their ground. 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.

Chad’s presidential election concludes today with civilians going to the polls, a day after members of the military cast their ballots. Nigeria is cracking down on electoral fraud, marking a turning point for African democracy. Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders says limits on political coverage has a chilling effect on journalists in Africa, especially in the Sahel.