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On Daybreak Africa: Medics say that fierce fighting in south and west Sudan killed at least 65 people and wounded more than 130 Monday. Plus, M23 rebels in the DRC announce a unilateral ceasefire effective today. Meanwhile, the United Nations is concerned about escalating health risks in the Democratic Republic of Congo. President Trump talk takes center stage at the African mining conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Botswana and De Beers reach a diamond sales agreement after years of negotiations. Human rights groups welcome Uganda's Supreme Court ban of military trials for civilians. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza. 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 alliance of rebel groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting today, but the DRC government is dismissive of the move. UNICEF says the number of displaced people in the eastern DRC has surged the past few days because to fighting between Congolese forces and M23 rebels. On Chad’s border with Darfur, VOA met with refugees who tell harrowing stories of what the United States has described as acts of genocide in Sudan, allegedly by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, news and comments from listeners. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.