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On Daybreak Africa: The United Nations expressed concern on Tuesday about the rapid deterioration of the economic and security situation in Libya. Plus, a plane crash in Malawi Tuesday afternoon brings down a C210-type aircraft. Kenya's top court suspends a lower court ruling regarding a controversial 2023 finance law. Botswana begins mpox screening at entry points. Former President Barack Obama spoke Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. President Biden made the case Monday night to elect Vice President Kamala Harris. 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.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama addressed Democrats in their home city of Chicago, saying Vice President Kamala Harris is the right choice to win the U.S. presidential election this November. The resurgence of mpox has health officials worldwide on high alert, and a World Health Organization official says they are working to obtain vaccines for those who need it in African nations, especially health workers and families of patients. Foreign residents are fleeing several townships in Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, as community organizations force them to close their businesses.

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

Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation.