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On Daybreak Africa: Kenya’s Gen-Z movement accuses opposition leader Raila Odinga of trying to hijack their campaign; Plus, Burundi and Rwanda agree to normalize relations. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pays a one-day visit to Sudan. South Sudan marks 13th independence anniversary as women recall their contribution. Cameroon’s opposition calls a purported poll postponement a ploy to extend the tenure of the country’s long serving president. Nigeria’s Customs Service signs a MOU with China to curb the illicit flow of arms and drugs. 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 United Nations report says the Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a charge Uganda denies. Migrant aid groups say refugees and migrants who risk their lives on dangerous land routes across the African continent are subject to horrific violence, abuse, and exploitation. Members of NATO have said they are committed to expanding its relationship with the African Union, as part of the alliance's efforts to work more closely with partners in tackling security challenges in the Southern Hemisphere.

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

On Straight Talk Africa, host Vincent Makori will take a closer look at NATO’s milestones over the decades and the relationship between the military alliance and the African Union. U.S. President Joe Biden is hosting NATO leaders as they gather in Washington to commemorate 75 years of the alliance. There will be a particular focus on the war in Ukraine. Guests include VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb, Jason C. Moyer of the Wilson Center's Global Europe Program and professor Kwaku Nuama of American University’s School of International Service.