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On Daybreak Africa: The UN rights chief calls for action to prevent violence in DRC. Plus, the US sanctions four former Malawi government officials for alleged corruption. East Africa is experiencing heavy rains. A Liberian political leader vows to continue engaging for fundamental change in the country. Namibia’s Nama community rejects green-Hydrogen port. Uganda beefs up security as President Museveni prepares to meet with protesting five-day traders today, Friday. Jordan’s King Abdullah says his country will not be a battleground in the Israel-Iran confrontation. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

The United States has denied entry to four former Malawi government officials because of their alleged involvement in corruption. Reuters cited the State Department as saying the four officials are former solicitor general and secretary of justice Reyneck Matemba, former director of public procurement and disposal of assets John Suzi-Banda, former Malawi Police Service attorney Mwabi Kaluba, and former Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service George Kainia. Malawi’s information minister Moses Kunkuyu says President Lazarus Chakwera’s fight against corruption continues to bear fruit. He tells VOA’s James Butty, Malawi believes in the rule of law and awaits the outcome of the US travel ban

In Liberia, the leader of the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) party says he will continue to engage with other political parties and civil society to bring about fundamental change in Liberia. Alexander Cummings says only change can move Liberia forward. This week, Cummings’ ANC and two other political parties ended their collaboration formed shortly before the 2023 presidential election. Cummings tells VOA’s James Butty, the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) alliance was only for the 2023 election, and it ended on amicable terms.

East Africa is experiencing heavy rains, with reported flooding in Kenya killing at least 13 people so far. Floods have also killed 58 people in Tanzania during the last two weeks, according to the government, as heavy rains continue in the East African region. The coastal region was hit hardest, with 126,831 people affected, the government said. Infrastructure has also been damaged and those living in flood-prone areas are being urged to move. The rains are expected to reach their peak towards the end of the month. To find out more about the floods situation in the region, VOA’s Douglas Mpuga reached Hussen Seid Endris - a researcher at IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC

On Daybreak Africa: Uganda beefs up security amid a five-day protest by traders. Plus, head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya tenders his resignation. We’ll speak with a Libyan-American businessman who left Libya on Tuesday. A State Department spokesperson discusses US assistance to Sudan. Sudanese child refugees long for peace as they try to cope with losses. A member of Chad’s main opposition discusses campaigning for the May 6 election. Nigeria’s President says his country will no longer pay ransoms to armed gangs. President Biden and former President Trump support Israel’s fight against Hamas and Iran. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

The ongoing violence in Sudan has had a significant negative impact on children, some of whom were traumatized and separated from their parents as they fled for safety in neighboring countries. Sheila Ponnie reports from Renk, a border town between Sudan and South Sudan - where some of the displaced children are living with strangers forced to act as temporary foster parents out of necessity.