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On Daybreak Africa: Congolese security forces have tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma after entering eastern Congo’s largest city. Plus, the UN Security Council calls for an immediate cease fire and respect for the DRC’s territorial integrity. We’ll take you to Goma where M23 rebels are still in control of the city. Somalia’s Puntland region blocks the illegal entry of foreigners in a crackdown on the Islamic State. Nigeria sees a surge in terror attacks in the country’s north as analysts raise concern. 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.

The world continues to seek a way to halt the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, even as there are reports the M23 rebels are moving south beyond Goma. A reporter in Goma, the largest city in the eastern DRC, reports many areas are relatively calm. The Trump administration has ordered a three-month pause on almost all foreign development assistance pending a review, but aid groups and human rights watchdogs warn the move will put lives at risk.

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.