On Daybreak Africa: Egypt delivered its first military aid to Somalia in more than four decades on Tuesday- a move likely to deepen strains between the two countries and Ethiopia. Plus, a life sentence for a former Liberian Chief Justice has been overturned. Malawi awards Mozambican leader with a rare honorary doctorate. The use of drones by terror groups makes it difficult for African governments to battle insurgencies. Nigeria gets 10,000 mpox vaccine donations from USAID. Kenyan teachers vow to continue their strike despite a court order and government concessions. Health experts say Africa is on the road to eradicating polio. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

In an interview with VOA, United Nations experts say terror groups in Africa are increasing their use of drones to carry out operations previously only possible to nation-states. From Somalia to the Sahel, reporter Henry Wilkins looks at how this makes the work of African states fighting insurgencies even more difficult

Several agencies say Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, has become a convergence point for organized crime. Researchers say criminals are targeting weaknesses in the security operations of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to exploit Lake Victoria’s ecosystem for profit. Darren Taylor reports.

One in 200 polio infections leads to irreversible paralysis. According to the WHO Africa, among those paralyzed about five to ten percent die once their muscles become immobilized. World Health Organization regional director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti says cross-border coordination, vaccinating children, and leveraging technology are key to success against polio. Maureen Ojiambo reports

Malawi has conferred an honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in International Affairs and Diplomacy (Honoris Causa) to Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi. Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera presented the award Wednesday at the University of Malawi in Zomba district. He says it confirms warm relations which Nyusi has championed between the people of Malawi and Mozambique. However, critics questioned the criteria used to confer the honor, pointing to ongoing abuse and assaults facing Malawians crossing into Mozambique. Lameck Masina reports from Blantyre.

Nigeria has received its first shipment of mpox vaccines, donated by the United States, to combat the ongoing outbreak of the disease. This comes amid a sharp rise in cases across Africa with the Democratic Republic of Congo and East African nations reporting the majority of infections. Gibson Emeka reports from Abuja

Kenyan teachers continued their strike for the third day Wednesday despite a court order to suspend the work stoppage. They are demanding the implementation of the second phase of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement and the confirmation of about 46,000 junior secondary staff teachers as permanent and pension-worthy employees. Kenya’s Permanent Secretary for Education announced this week that the government will pay all public school teachers their July and August salary increases by Friday this week. Julius Korir is the deputy president of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers. He tells VOA’s James Butty the teachers want the commitment on paper.

In Liberia, former Chief Justice Gloria Musu-Scott has been released from jail where she has been serving a life sentence for the death of her foster daughter at the justice’s home. The Liberian Supreme Court overturned the life sentence on Wednesday because of insufficient evidence to link Justice Scott and her relatives to the crime. In an exclusive interview with VOA, Justice Musu Scott says she will use her experience in jail to fight for prison and judicial reforms, including a code of conduct, with penalties, for police and prosecutors. She tells VOA’s James Butty, while she’s happy for her freedom, she is also sad that the killer of her niece still out there

On Daybreak Africa: A United Nations Security Council committee is considering sanctioning two generals with Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for threatening the country's peace, security, and stability, Plus, President Ruto nominates, and East African leaders endorse Raila Odinga’s candidacy to chair the African Union Commission. Vaccine shortages hinder mpox inoculation in Africa. A Ugandan opposition party splits in two. Food demand is creating substantial opportunities for Africa’s food processors. Emergency responders search for the missing following a dam burst in eastern Sudan. Border security is motivating voters in Arizona. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

Food demand is creating substantial opportunities for Africa’s food processors, according to the report by the Malabo Montpellier Panel. It says the rise in population, urbanization, and middle-class incomes in Africa is creating marketable opportunities for processed foods. However,a report by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), indicates that millions of people across the continent still suffer from food shortage. Maureen Ojiambo reports.