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On Daybreak Africa: A South African rescue operation brings illegal miners and bodies to the surface. Kenyan rights groups blame the police for an increase in abductions of government critics. Cameroon says host communities are attacking people displaced by Boko Haram. UNICEF says child abuse conditions are worsening for thousands of children and women in conflict ravaged areas in the DRC. A new legal wrinkle arises in the trial of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Sierra Leone declares a public health emergency after confirming two mpox cases. 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.

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.

A Facebook AI chatbot named Liv, introduced as a Black queer mama of two, offers companionship and answers questions with a strikingly personal touch. Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah explored this digital creation, uncovering unsettling ethical questions about AI-driven personas and Meta’s intentions in deploying them

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.