On Daybreak Africa: Sudan’s military-controlled government says a key border crossing with Chad will stay open to keep much-needed humanitarian aid flowing into the western Darfur region which has been a center of fighting in the country's ongoing war. Plus, funds disappear at the South Sudan elections commission. Experts call for boosting contract farming to strengthen Africa food systems and farmers’ income. Vote counting is underway following Wednesday’s peaceful elections in self-declared republic of Somaliland. Senegal holds parliamentary elections this weekend. The US Ambassador to Kenya resigns. Zimbabwe sees new cholera cases after declaring the end of the outbreak. President Joe Biden assures President-Elect Donald Trump of a smooth transfer of power at an Oval Office meeting. For these and more tune in to Daybreak Africa!