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On Daybreak Africa: Nigerian President Tinubu calls for dialogue over protest. Plus, Liberian government denies running a witch hunt against officials of former President George Weah’s government. South African President Ramaphosa explains why the ANC did so poorly in May 29 elections. A community of breastfeeding women in Uganda is helping mothers. Somalia says it has made some arrests, including security officers, for alleged negligence following Friday’s al-Shabab attack. U.S. Vice President Harris set to announce VP pick soon; and Trump wants a different debate venue. 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.

Protests over economic hardship continue for a fifth day today in Nigeria, despite President Bola Tinubu’s call yesterday for organizers to suspend the protests and engage in a dialogue with the government. Some security experts say militants belonging to Islamic extremist groups such as al-Qaeda and Islamic State may have undergone military instruction in South Africa under the guise of being trained as security guards. And Olympic track action gives sports fans a thrill.