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On Daybreak Africa: Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are calling on Zimbabwe’s government to stop the arbitrary arrest and detention of opposition and civil society members ahead this weekend’s Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in Harare. Plus, several senior officials of Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party were in jail as of late Monday night. Nigeria holds a youth summit on national security after protests. Conservationists say large-tusked elephants on the Kenya-Tanzania border are endangered. Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu demand the immediate release of the leader of the opposition Socialist Party. Kamala Harris talks about immigration and leans into her record as prosecutor while Donald Trump promises mass deportations. For these and more, tune in 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.

Senegalese news organizations widely heeded a call today for a news blackout to protest economic measures by the new government which they say threaten the industry. United Nations agencies warn Sudan is at a breaking point after more than 15 months of conflict because of what they call a crisis of neglect. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya says it is monitoring with concern the recent mobilization of forces in various parts of Libya.

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.