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On Daybreak Africa: Amnesty International is concerned about police use of excessive force on peaceful Kenyan protesters. Plus, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announces his government of national unity’s cabinet. East Africa Community law makers call for suspension of delinquent member states after budget approval. The former leader of the opposition in Uganda’s parliament defends receiving a monetary award from President Museveni. Who will Donald Trump pick for vice president? 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.

In a historic case, the Supreme Court ruled today that former presidents are entitled to immunity from prosecution for official actions – but not private conduct. Coordinated suicide bombings killed 18 people and wounded 19 in Nigeria’s Borno state in the latest attacks to shake public confidence in security. After weeks of political maneuvering, South Africa now has a cabinet after one of the most contested elections in the nation’s history, with opposition parties holding 12 ministries.