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On Daybreak Africa: An army jet killed at least six civilians after mistakenly attacking them while pursuing gangs in northern Nigeria's Katsina state, residents told the French news agency AFP. Plus, looting and chaos break out as the strategic Democratic Republic of Congo city of Bukavu reportedly falls to M23 rebels. In Chad, shops, schools and places of worship are closed as authorities race to contain a measles epidemic. Health practitioners in Uganda call for the release of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye on medical grounds. U.S. health officials ban Red Dye No. 3 from American foods after studies linked the bright red color additive to cancer. Google reverses its policy against developing Artificial Intelligence weapons. 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.

Namibians returned to vote today in 36 re-opened polling stations, two days after the country’s election was marred by technical problems. U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola next week, after his administration has forged close economic ties with the oil-rich southern African country. Celebrations are under way to mark the 25th anniversary of the East African Community in Arusha, Tanzania, as partner states work to eliminate barriers to cross-border trade and enhance regional economic growth.