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A UNICEF official said at least 40 children were killed by bombings over three days in several parts of Sudan, calling it a "stark" example of the threats facing young people in the war-torn country. Plus, Kenya says its Haiti mission is still on despite a U.S freeze on funding. Lawyers for people with albinism in Tanzania say they are pleased with the ruling of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights concerning the treatment of albinos. The M23 rebels who seized the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma last week are said to be gaining new ground despite their declaration of a unilateral ceasefire. 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 M23 rebel group had its first public meeting today since seizing the city of Goma after deadly clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. A Kenyan tech company is using plastic waste to print 3D models that help students with their learning while reducing damage to the environment. The U.S. congressional Democratic leadership warned President Donald Trump this week they will use upcoming government funding talks as leverage to fight the administration’s changes at U.S. government agencies such as the U.S. Agency for International Development.