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On Daybreak Africa: An Egyptian warship has off-loaded a second major cache of weaponry to Somalia, including anti-aircraft guns and artillery, port and military officials said on Monday. Observers say the move is likely to stoke further friction between the two countries and Ethiopia. Plus, Tanzanian police arrest dozens of main opposition party leaders to foil an anti-government protest. In Guinea Conakry, one of the key suspects in a stadium massacre from 2009 has been re-arrested. Senegal is undergoing a political re-alignment as the country prepares for a legislative election on November 17. Some South Sudanese lawyers challenge in court the constitutionality of extending the transitional government’s term by two years. Mauritanian protesters appeal to the UN to hold accountable Mauritanian human right. Muslim Americans could flex their ‘political muscle’ in November in the US elections. For this 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.

In his last speech to the U.N. General Assembly, President Joe Biden said the U.S. would provide 1 million doses of mpox vaccine to Africa and contribute $500 million to stop the spread of the virus. The World Food Program warns hundreds of thousands of starving Sudanese could die without urgent international assistance. The U.S. and other nations are urging both sides to de-escalate the violence after Israel launched massive new airstrikes against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.

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.