Daybreak Africa - Voice of America VOA English

Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

On Daybreak Africa: Uganda’s president on Monday signed into law tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation supported by many in Ugandans but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad. Just hours later, eleven activists petitioned the constitutional court seeking to block its implementation. Nigeria has a new president. Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos state, and a chieftain of the governing All Progressives Congress, was sworn-in at Eagle Square in the capital, Abuja, on Monday. And, In Sierra Leone, the main opposition All People's Congress (APC) launched its manifesto document Monday, ahead of the coming June 24 general election. For this and more, stay tuned to Daybreak Africa!

Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

On Daybreak Africa: There were new violations on Thursday of Sudan’s short-term ceasefire which took effect on Tuesday. The UN says the fighting between the Sudan military and the Rapid Support Forces has forced more than 1.3 million people to flee the country. Plus, the UN Asks Malawi To stop forceful relocation of refugees and Zimbabwe journalists aim to avoid violence in this year’s elections. For this and more, stay tuned to Daybreak Africa!

Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

On Daybreak Africa: Campaigning for Sierra Leone’s June 24 presidential and parliamentary elections officially began Tuesday. President Julius Maada Bio is seeking re-election as candidate of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). He is being challenged by 12 other candidates. Plus, the U.N. estimates more than 843,000 have been displaced by the fighting in Sudan, Media workers stage a one-day blackout to protest military curbs on press freedom. Thursday, is Africa Day – with a focus on foreign interference on the continent. For this and more, stay tuned to Daybreak Africa!