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On Daybreak Africa:T he U.S. and Niger conclude high-level talks Thursday on plans to withdraw all US military forces from the country. Plus, war in Sudan impacts neighboring South Sudan’s ability to sell its oil. Ghanaian civic groups push to expose corruption. A conference in Nairobi helps the disabled access technology. Chad’s main opposition responds to the announcement of

On Daybreak Africa: Benin resolves squabble with Niger over crude oil shipment. Plus, Kenyan President William Ruto may not address a joint session of Congress when he comes to Washington later this month. A new study exposes gender bias in African family laws. Nigerian officials probe a plan to marry off scores of female orphans. Prolonged power cuts In Guinea-Conakry make life di

On Daybreak Africa: A new report says wars in Sudan, Gaza, and the DRC have displaced a record 76 million people. Plus, over 25 million people across Sudan, South Sudan and Chad are trapped in a spiral of deteriorating food security. Campaigning is in full swing with two weeks left before South Africa’s May 29 election. A new TB vaccine is to be tested in South Africa. An interna

On Daybreak Africa: Zambian police are accused of restricting former President Lungu’s rights to free movement. Plus, the UN says South Sudan has made progress on a fuel tax impasse. Chad’s Prime Minister asks the country’s Constitutional Council to annul last week’s election results. American singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder becomes the latest African American to offici

On Daybreak Africa: The US attorney general receives a petition to reopen a probe into the purchase of a lucrative oil field in Nigeria by oil giants Shell and Eni Plus, analysts say Africa will feel the impact of this year’s US presidential election. A leading member of South Sudan’s so-called “peace holdout” groups calls for a serious dialogue. The party of Chad’s Prime

Chad’s opposition Transformers party of Prime Minister Succes Masra is demanding the immediate release of party members and activists arrested over the weekend by Chadian security. The French News Agency (AFP) reports that 67 activists were arrested on allegations of forgery and using false documents during last week’s presidential election. Military junta leader and interim Pr

A leading member of South Sudan’s so-called peace holdout armed groups says the country needs a serious dialogue to discuss the root causes of its problems. The holdouts have yet to ratify the 2018 Revitalized Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Pagan Amum spoke as Kenyan President William Ruto officially launched a mediation process on Thursday to bring about peace between the South

On Daybreak Africa: Somalia calls for an end to the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia before next November. Plus, the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit concludes in Nairobi. The number of deaths due to recent floods in Kenya nears 240. Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias are accused of killing “thousands of people” in West Darfur state. Friday

On Daybreak Africa: Amnesty International accuses Somalia’s military of killing 23 civilians during drone strikes on March 18. Plus, Kenyan doctors end two-month-old nationwide strike. Chad’s opposition The Transformers party says its candidate and Prime Minister Success Masra has been threatened with violence. Israel deports Malawian farm workers for breach of contract. Africa

On Daybreak Africa: Malawi Government officials say waiving graft charges against Vice President Saulos Chilima is constitutional, but critics view it as a clear example of selective justice favoring the elite. Plus Mozambique’s ruling party nominates its presidential candidate. Zimbabwe appeals to its diaspora population to invest in the country. A new special surgery institute