Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** South Africa's President Jacob Zuma arrives in Indonesia..... ** EFF leader, Julius Malema, says his party may resign from parliament..... ** In Economics: Indian Ocean Rim Association Summit begins in Jakarta.... ** And In Sports: South Africa prepares for first test match against New Zealand...

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TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Lesotho prime minister set to call election after losing confidence vote... ** DRC government intensifies crackdown on dissenting voices... ** UN Envoy briefs security council on the situation in Somalia... ** In Economics: Unilever South Africa faces prosecution for cartel activity... ** And In Sports: South African Sevens Rugby Player Werner Kok returns from injury...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Nigerian Youth Council threaten to shut down all South African businesses.... ** UN Envoy says people in South Sudan live in fear..... ** Nigeria's Amina Mohammed sworn in as Deputy UN Secretary General... ** In Economics: Africa's business events representatives gather in Johannesburg... ** And In Sports: South Africa prepares to face Senegal at the Under 20 AFCON....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Former South African President Thabo Mbeki condemn recent attacks on foreigners.... ** US president Donald Trump prepares for his first address to Congress.... ** Concerns over humanitarian situation in the Iraqi city of Mosul... ** And In Economics: South African petrochemicals firm Sasol finds oil in Mozambique.... ** And In Sports: South Africa beat Cameroon in their opening match of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Fighting is hampering aid delivery in Central African Republic.... ** UN urges leaders to work harder to combat xenophobia... ** In Economics: Mozambican authorities step up the fight against illegal mining.... ** And In Sports: Stormers win pulsating South African Super Rugby derby....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** UN needs 4 biilion dollars for famine relief in four countries.... ** South African court blocks government's ICC withdrawal bid.... ** Amnesty International says 2016 was an awful year for human rights.... ** In Economics: Concerns over financial position of state-owned enterprises in South Africa.... ** And In Sports: Africa wants 10 places at FIFA expanded World Cup.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Civil society groups in Burundi reject Arusha peace talks..... ** Concerns over rising cases on enforced disappearances.... ** UNICEF face challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo.... ** In Economics: Barclays and Citi Group help South Africa with forex trading probe... ** And In Sports: Sundowns crowned CAF Super Cup Champions......

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Nigerians express concerns over President Buhari's health.... ** US ambassador to UN reaffirms her country's commitment to two-state solution in the Middle East... ** Tropical storm Dineo sweeps through some parts of South Africa.... ** In Economics: Anglo American halts asset sales at worst perfoming mines..... ** And in Sports: FIFA plays down violence fears at the 2018 World Cup in Russia...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Cameroon court postpones trial of three pro english protesters.... ** Morocco urged to accept Western Sahara independence... ** South African MPs debate President Zuma's state of the nation address... ** In Economics: Shell ask Nigerian court to lift forfeiture on disputed oilfield.... ** And In Sports: CAF chief Issa Hayatou and Cosafa at loggerheads over backing of rival....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** UN Security Council discusses counter terrorism measures.... ** Tanzanian opposition leader faces drug trafficking allegations... ** In Economics: Glencore buys remaining stake in Fleurette's Mutanda mine in the DRC... ** And In Sports: Motor racing legend says South Africa is ready to host Formula One....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Burundians reject UN report on the country's human rights situation.... ** UN urges sustained momentum towards democratic governance in Somalia.... ** In Economics: First Quantum to invest 1 billion dollars in Zambia..... ** And In Sports: South African Proteas ready for upcoming tour of New Zealand.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Chaotic scenes as EFF MPs are ejected from South African parliament... ** Kenyan court quashes government order to close Dadaab refugee camp... ** In Economics: IBM to train 25 million Africans for free to build workforce..... ** And In Sports: Memorial service for former Springbok legend to be held today....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** South African President Jacob Zuma to deliver state of the nation address... ** UN congratulates Somalia's new president Mohammed Farmaajo..... ** Exiled Lesotho opposition leaders to return home....... ** In Economics: Investors await Nigeria's new economic plan........ ** And In Sports: South Africa to host Young Seniors World Team and Individual Tennis Championships....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Somalia heads to the polls today to elect its new president..... ** UN expert says withdrawing from ICC undermines international justice.. ** African women urged to take up leadership positions..... ** In Economics: Standard Chartered Zimbabwe limits use of Visa card abroad..... ** And In Sports: South Africa beat Sri Lanka in fourth one day international....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Rebels threaten to disrupt presidential elections in Somalia.... ** Burundi marks anniversary of unity charter adoption... ** Tanzania intensifies its war on drugs....... ** In Economics: Nigerians take to the streets to protest against economic policy.... ** And In Sports: Russia unlikely to be re-admitted back into athletics before November...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE: * With two days before Somalian Presidential elections, Al-Shabaab beheads 4 men accused of spying * Today is dedicated to awareness of the continued practice of FGM * Mining Indaba starts today in Cape Town South Africa * In Economics: New $5 bond note distributed Zimbabwe * In Sport: Cameroon wins the Afcon Cup

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** DRC mourns veteran opposition leader Étienne Tshisekedi.... ** UNICEF launches a multibillion dollar appeal to help children in crises areas... ** UN expresses concerns about planned Israeli settlements.......... ** In Economics: Zimbabwe to double ferrochrome production.... ** And In Sports: Cameroon beat Ghana to reach Africa Cup of Nations final.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Lesotho Congress for Democracy Secretary General resigns.... *** Whereabouts of two South Sudan activists remain unknown.... *** Pastor Mawarire arrested on return to Zimbabwe from US....... *** In Economics: Ivory Coast unrest makes cocoa grinders rethink investments... *** And In Sports: World Anti Doping Agency Happy with Kenyan progress.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** African Union Summit wraps up in Addis Ababa.... *** Kenyan high court adjourns case of two South Sudanese dissidents..... *** Canada funds WFP cash transfers for refugees in Tanzania....... *** In Economics: European Union raises concerns on dwindling chicken exports... *** And In Sports: Top Ghana striker remains doubtful for AFCON semi final clash.....