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On Daybreak Africa: Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the release of children jailed for taking part in widespread anti-government protests whose frailty during their court appearances sparked local and international outrage. Plus, Botswana’s new president says the country’s smooth transfer of power sets an example for other nations. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make their final push before Election Day. Which party – Democrat or Republican - might benefit the most from the female vote? We will speak with a Somali American who is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 14A. We’ll also talk live with VOA reporters stationed at the headquarters of Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington DC, and at former president Donald Trump’s headquarters in Florida. Also, we’ll bring you the profiles of the spouses of the two presidential candidates. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

Botswana’s newly elected leader, Duma Boko, says Africa can draw vital lessons from his country’s smooth transfer of power. This, after the Botswana Democratic Party, which had ruled the country since independence in 1966, suffered a crushing defeat in last week’s elections. Mqondisi Dube reports from Gaborone

More immigrants are participating in the US democratic process this election cycle. Abdi Daisane is a Somali American who is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 14A. He was born in Somalia and grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya. Daisane tells VOA's James Butty, he’s running to provide his constituents the same opportunities given to him as a refugee.

Voters in the United States finish casting ballots Tuesday to choose their next president. Political polls show candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a close race. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns has our story.

On Daybreak Africa: A lightning strike on a church on Uganda killed at least 14 people and injured 34 as they gathered for prayers, police said. Plus, a Kenyan American runs for District 38A of the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Democrat. Botswana’s opposition explains how it defeated a party that has ruled the country for 58 years. What would the US election results mean for Africa? We’ll have profiles of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the two candidates brace for legal battles if there’s no clear winner on election night. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

U.S. elections can have far-reaching consequences and are watched closely by the rest of the world. Kate Bartlett spoke to analysts about what a win by either presidential candidate — Kamala Harris or Donald Trump — could mean for Africa

An official of Botswana’s opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) coalition says the party won the October 30 election because its message of economic and democratic restoration resonated with the people. UDC candidate Duma Boko defeated President Mokgweetsi Masisi of the former ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) which has ruled the country for 58 years. Phenyo Butale is the secretary general of the UDC.

VOA’s Abdushakur Aboud is in the state of Minnesota covering the election. He spoke with Kenyan American Huldah Hiltsley who is running for District 38A of the Minnesota House of Representatives on the Democratic Party ticket. If she wins, she will become the first Kenyan-born immigrant to be elected to any state legislature in the United States

On Daybreak Africa: Clashes rocked several cities across Mozambique on Thursday. This, as the opposition shrugged off internet restrictions to rally nationwide strikes over a disputed presidential election. Plus, a Liberian immigrant runs for a third two-year term. Malawi begins nationwide fuel rationing as its crisis deepens. Kenya’s high court clears the way for the swearing in of a new deputy president. Can a ‘Nebraska nice’ politician win over rural America and become the next US vice president? We also have a profile on Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance. Analysts say a handful of races across the US will likely decide control of the Senate. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

Malawi has directed fuel retailers to ration sales to consumers to ensure fair distribution amid a severe fuel crisis now entering its third week. The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority says the move is meant to ensure fair access to fuel across the country. Lameck Masina reports from Blantyre