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On Daybreak Africa: Chad and Cameroon say Boko Haram has infiltrated villages after aerial attacks Kill 70 terrorists. Plus, the situation remains tense and unpredictable in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, as anti-tax protests continue. . An alliance of Western countries sets sights on minerals needed for global shift to green energy. US immigrants bring compassion to Eswatini by transforming health care for the country’s poor. Rwanda’s opposition presidential candidate says he’s in a better place as the country votes in 10 days. President Joe Biden speaks out against Monday’s Supreme Court decision that gives presidents immunity. 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 1991, when the Tigray People’s Liberation Front took power after an armed struggle, one of the core principles it instituted was an ethnic-based federalism, but an expert says there are drawbacks to the system. Nigeria and Cameroon say they will no longer seek a court ruling demarcating their disputed border. Ludovic Baron, a 27-year-old Frenchman settled in Senegal a little over a year ago and has mastered the Wolof language to the point where his Wolof learning videos are going viral.

This June 29th marked four years since the death of Hachalu Hundessa, the iconic Ethiopian singer, and human rights activist. We chat with Seattle based singer Yadessa Bojia about the impact and legacy of his music. Nancy Iraba is a Tanzanian marine scientist and researcher. She talks to us her efforts to restore the East African country's coral reef

On the next Straight Talk Africa, as Kenya’s youth threaten to continue protesting, what is next for President William Ruto? Will he standby by his pledge to not pass the bill to increase taxes? And will he meet with the youth who are calling for him to step down? Vincent Makori hosts Straight Talk Africa as we take a closer look at the Kenyan president and how he navigates the political landscape of one of East Africa’s most democratically stable and economically developed nations that appears to be crumbling.