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On Daybreak Africa: Malawi declares a 21-day mourning period for Vice President Chilima and eight other officials killed in a plane crash. Plus, the Nigerian military denies mistreating Boko Haram survivors. Activists express concern about the latest arrests in Tanzania and Uganda of opponents of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. Ghana’s opposition National Democratic Congress party boycotts parliament to attend the corruption trial of its leader. A clean cooking initiative aims to cut indoor air pollution in Africa. 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.

The Malawi government says Vice President Saulos Chilima will be honored with a state funeral after he was killed along with eight other people in a plane crash. Equity Bank Kenya is known for its commitment to inclusivity, serving diverse customer segments, including refugees and high-net-worth individuals. Tunisia and China say they are establishing a strategic partnership, an announcement that came after recent talks between Tunisian President Kais Saied and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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.