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On Daybreak Africa: U.N. special envoy for Congo Bintou Keita warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that the offensive of Rwanda-backed rebels in mineral-rich eastern DR Congo is threatening peace in the wider region. Plus, the Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly asked Chad for military support amid new gains by the M23 rebels. Amnesty International and other human rights organizations plan to hold a protest march in support of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Analysts say Russian disinformation fuels the French troop withdrawal from the Sahel. Solar refrigerators in Kenya are helping to save food waste. Malawi’s parliamentary speaker suspends lawmakers amid a debate over president Chakwera’s alleged lies. a US Envoy visits Kyiv, Ukraine as Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy exchange barbs. Remembering a long-time VOA colleague, Lisa Schlein, who passed away this week in Geneva. 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.

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.