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On Daybreak Africa: Election officials in Tunisia have doubled down on their decision to deny accreditation to certain election observer groups, who are saying the move shows that election in the North African country will not be free and fair. Plus, Human Rights Watch calls for a stronger arms embargo as the UN weights Sudan sanctions. Eswatini says it is not an enemy of any country, including China. How does Africa view tomorrow’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump? An influential civil society group issues an ultimatum for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to reverse a recent fuel increase. The Nigerian Labor Congress calls for the immediate and unconditional release of its leader who was arrested Monday. 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.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump square off Tuesday in Philadelphia for their first presidential debate. As the death toll in Sudan's war rises to more than 20,000 people, United Nations-backed human rights investigators call for the creation of an “independent and impartial force” to protect civilians. Several agencies say Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, has become a convergence point for organized crime seeking to exploit the fragile ecosystem.

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.