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On Daybreak Africa: Protests are planned for today calling Kenyan parliamentarians not to approve the 2024 Finance Bill. Plus, a Zimbabwe opposition leader and some of his supporters are expected to appear in court Tuesday for allegedly holding an unlawful meeting. Sudanese refugees learn English to adapt to their new home in Uganda. Sierra Leone’s main opposition APC withdraws from the country’s Tripartite Committee which is reviewing the electoral system. And a local organization gives hope to hundreds of illiterate Liberian women. 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.

At least two people died and dozens suffered serious injuries when a fight broke out between two communities in the holy city of Medina Gounas in eastern Senegal. As the number of displaced persons and refugees grows, the Norwegian Refugee Council says conflict has been one of the biggest drivers of the surge, stretching resources to the breaking point – especially in Sudan’s neighboring countries. Nigeria`s anti-drug agency says it seized drugs worth millions of dollars destined for export when it raided a warehouse in the southern part of the country.

Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, news and comments from listeners. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.