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On Daybreak Africa: The United States has condemned Kenya government’s handling of youth-led anti-government protests and is demanding immediate action against human rights violations. Plus, Analysts say African protests to drive change often fall short of their desired goals. Tunisia, the birth of the Arab Spring, appears to be moving in the opposite direction ahead of presidential elections in October. Indigenous peoples still face discrimination worldwide on this Indigenous People’s Day Friday. Zimbabwe's leader rules out extending the number of terms a president can serve. A close look at Republican Party foreign policy during the 2024 election campaign. 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.

Health officials are warning of a widespread outbreak of mpox cases in 16 African countries, raising concern over the risk of it spreading to more areas across the continent. The United Nations refugee agency warns seasonal rains and severe flooding in war-torn Sudan are worsening the plight of thousands of displaced people in dire need of humanitarian aid. There was a huge win for Botswana in the men’s 200 meters in the Paris Olympics.