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On Daybreak Africa: The spread of meningitis in the Northern state of Kebbi began late January with over two hundred suspected cases recorded. Plus, South Sudan women make gains in the field of information technology. Malawi lions given birth control to prevent a population boom. South African President Ramaphosa wants to continue trading with the US through AGOA – the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Europe hosts talk on the details of rearming. 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 Democratic Republic of Congo is talking to the United States in its bid to find an ally in the government’s battle against the M23 rebels. There are warnings that South Sudan risks sliding back to civil war after recent clashes and the arrests of some opposition leaders. Talk of tariffs combined with fears of inflation sent the U.S. stock market tumbling Monday and again on Tuesday, a day of give and take between the United States and Canada, with President Donald Trump defending his use of tariffs.

This week on UpFront, as Gambians debate constitutional reforms and the future of democracy ahead of the 2026 elections, Ugandan comedian Moses Kiboneka, known as Uncle Mo, uses satire to spark conversations on politics and society. From governance challenges to the power of humor in shaping public discourse, we explore how political engagement is evolving across Africa.

Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation.