Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** GAVI extends support for immunisation in Nigeria... *** Yellow fever vaccination campaign begins in Republic of Congo.... *** Mixed reactions on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's UN speech... *** In Economics: Ryanair cancels 250 flights across Europe on Friday... *** And In Sports: Tiger Woods to partner Patrick Reed in the Ryder Cup..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's former President criticises ruling ANC's approach to land reform... *** Zimbabwean government accused of reversing gains made in the fight against Cholera... *** In Economics: South African motorists brace for a massive fuel price hike... *** And In Sports: Russian athletics chief goes to court over IAAF ruling....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** World leaders address UN General Assembly in New York..... *** International Criminal Court says it won't be distracted by US threats.... *** In Economics: South Africa highlights the importance of multi-lateral trade system... *** And In Sports: Cameroon striker Christian Bassogog recalled to the national team.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-assures the international community.... *** Concerns over delay in implementing South Sudan Peace deal.... *** In Economics: Nigeria oil unions threaten nationwide strike over Chevron dispute.... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Gauteng Province clinch Africa T20 Cricket Cup ...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN envoy says the situation in Somalia is improving..... *** DRC electoral commission unveils candidates for presidential election.... *** In Economics: South African President to unveil a much awaited stimulus package... *** And In Sports: South Africa to face Cameroon in Cosafa Women's Championship final...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan warring parties urged to silence their guns.. *** UN finalises preparations for Nelson Mandela Peace Summit.. *** In Economics: Kenya's Finance Minister cuts government's spending budget..... *** And In Sports: Cosafa Women's Championship semi finals kick off this afternoon.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Floods kill at least 100 hundred people in Nigeria...... *** Fresh fighting breaks out in South Sudan after peace deal... *** In Economics: China to impose tariffs on 60 billion dollar worth of US goods... *** And In Sports: COSAFA Women's Championships reach the knockout stages....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's ruling ANC President calls for unity ahead of elections... *** Zimbabwe bans street vendors in effort to fight cholera.... *** In Economics: Kenya likely to pay more for development loans due to corruption.... *** And In Sports: Bayana Banyana reach COSAFA Women's Championship semi-finals....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN agency scales up cholera response in Zimbabwe ... *** South Africa remembers anti apartheid struggle icon Steve Biko..... *** In Economics: IMF says Kenya's external position is strong.... *** And In Sports: South Africa to play Malawi in COSAFA Women's Championships ..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Burundi's parliament rejects UN commission of inquiry report .... *** DRC nationals march in Pretoria to demand political change back home.... *** In Economics: Kenyan central bank fines five commercial banks.... *** And In Sports: South Africa begin Cosafa Cup title defence with win over Madagascar....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak after 20 deaths.... *** Ghanaians pay last respect to late UN chief Kofi Annan..... *** In Economics: Namibian government reiterates commitment to renewable energy... *** And In Sports: Cosafa Women's Championships get underway today....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** US threatens sanctions against International Criminal Court... *** Zimbabwe swears in new cabinet ministers..... *** In Economics: Cape to Cairo high speed fibre network goes live.... *** And In Sports: South African swimmers win 7 medals on opening day of CANA Championships..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** UN welcomes efforts to bring stability in Lake Chad region... ** Police investigate killing of displaced people in Central African Republic... ** In Economics: China extends loan to Botswana for rail and road infrastructure... *** And In Sports: Caster Semenya races to her 29th consecutive 800 metre win........

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** DRC opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba slams the country's Justice system.... *** South African judge grants requests to cross-examine state capture witnesses... *** In Economics: Agriculture experts call for transformation of sector in Africa.. *** And In Sports: South Africa ready for AFCON qualifier against Libya....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Ethnic clashes erupt at a UN camp in South Sudan... *** Malawi rights defenders postpone anti government peotests.... *** In Economics: South Africa's ruling ANC calls for immediate stimulus package... *** And In Sports: Springboks coach make 6 changes for Rugby Championship fixture against the Australia..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Forum on China-Africa Cooperation continues in Beijing... *** DRC government rejects foreign funding for elections.... *** In Economics: Kenya's Safaricom faces record fine for failing to connect calls to small firms.... *** And In Sports: Nigerian under 17 skipper fail MRI age test at the AFCON championship ....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Forum on China-Africa Cooperation begins in Beijing.... *** State capture inquiry continues in South Africa.... *** In Economics: China and Africa set to expand trade ties.... *** And In Sports: Kenyan MPs want probe of Anti-Doping Laws.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN expresses concerns over women's participation in politics in the DRC.... *** British Prime Minister Theresa May wraps up her African tour in Kenya... *** WFP launches emergency food aid to Ebola victims in the DRC... *** In Economics: East African countries set to enjoy sustained growth... *** And In Sports: Former Kenyan athletics official banned for life...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwe President appoints commission to probe post-election deaths... *** UN highlights the significance of mediation to resolve conflicts... *** Germany returns human remains from Namibia genocide.... *** In Economics: Britain to investment 91 million dollars in Nigeria.... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Raven Klaasen cruises to the US Open second round.....

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