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On Daybreak Africa: Africa has seen an unparalleled surge of protests this year. Plus, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris selects Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. We’ll have analysis of Governor Walz’s selection. Some African immigrants in Minnesota say they are delighted by his selection. Nigerian Analysts Say the military's 'treason' label on protesters is misplaced. A Zambian Member of Parliament escapes police custody while in the hospital. 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.

The recent protests in Kenya that forced the president to dissolve his cabinet have been led by people under 27 years old, members of Generation Z, many of whom identify as tribeless and classless. American astronaut, geoscience professor and artist Sian Proctor is touring South African schools to emphasize the importance of education in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Tuareg-led separatists in northern Mali say they killed 84 Wagner fighters and 47 Malian soldiers in fighting late last month at a military camp near the Algerian border, which analysts say appears to be the heaviest losses Wagner has suffered in Africa.

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.