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On Daybreak Africa: Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a key supply route for the provincial capital, Goma. Plus, Trump’s executive orders on gender draw mixed reactions across Africa. Divided views arise over the legacy of the late former Liberian warlord and senator Prince Johnson. Cervical cancer remains common despite global efforts to reduce it. A Nigeria governor sees opportunities in economic adversity. A new graduate-level school is set to open in Rwanda in September. It’s called the Africa School of Governance. 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.

As President Donald Trump starts his new term, African analysts weigh in on what governing for the second term-president may feel like for the continent compared with his first term. Citizens in Gabon are being encouraged to register to vote ahead of presidential elections scheduled for August. The Gaza ceasefire agreement includes the release of hostages Hamas holds in return for the release of Palestinians jailed in Israel, but some experts are skeptical about the deal’s future.

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.