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On Daybreak Africa: Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala. Plus, Burundi’s president threatens action against neighbor Rwanda over the conflict in DRC. Mozambique urges refugees in Malawi to return home. King Mswati III of Eswatini has ordered the arrest of anyone suspected of corruption. He also ordered the protection of individuals who blow the whistle on fraud and mismanagement. A Nigerian initiative paves the way for the inclusion of the hearing impaired in technology. Lawyers for jailed Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Besigye welcome a Supreme Court decision. President Trump defends the need for tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico. 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.

Hospitals are overflowing with wounded patients in Goma, the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as rebels consolidate their hold after a week of fighting. South Africa’s coalition government and many citizens say they’re shocked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement he will cut American aid to the country. In a surprise trade, the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks trade star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, while LA’s Max Christie heads to Dallas.