Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** US seeks sanctions against South Sudan rebel leader Riech Machar.. *** Experts call for sustainable financing of African Union peace operation... *** UN Climate Change Summit ends with a plea for urgent action.... *** In Economics: South Africa continue efforts to stave off downgrade to junk status.... *** In Sports: South African Springboks lose to Italy for the first time.......

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** US proposes UN arms embargo on South Sudan........ *** Aid groups express concerns over humanitarian situation in Central African Republic... *** In Economics: Malawi's central bank to introduce 2 thousand Kwacha banknote.... *** And In Sports: Winger Bryan Habana returns to boost the ailing Springboks.........

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Rwanda to probe French officials accused of genocide..... *** Security situation remains volatile in South Sudan... *** UN Security council delegation wraps up visit to the DRC.... *** In Economics: South Africa's Reserve Bank may be forced to hike interest rate..... *** And In Sports: South African Proteas complete second test rout of Australia.....

It's an early morning show that begins at 05h00 and ends at 09h00. The content is strictly current affairs and includes news bulletins. It focuses on politics, human interest, education, science and technology, environment, economics and sports stories. Most stories are usually hard-core politics.

* Thousands protest Donald Trump's election victory across USA. * African countries urged to commit funds to the African Standby Force. * UN Envoy says corruption remains the biggest challenge for Liberia. * In Economics: Asia shares rebound in sharp turnaround from Trump shock. * And In Sports: South Africa hit by injuries ahead of World Cup Qualifier.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Donald trump leads as vote counting continues in US presidential elections....... *** African leaders call for continental peace mediation efforts to resolve political crisis in Libya.... *** Authorities in South Sudan plead with Kenya not to withdraw its troops..... *** In Economics: Nigeria's Central Bank releases over 600 million dollars to manufacturering firms... *** And Sports: South Africa's Bafana Bafana prepares for World Cup qualifier against Senegal.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Americans go to the polls today to elect their new president... *** International Criminal Court faces more criticism from Africa..... *** South African president Jacob Zuma faces a no-confidence motion... *** In Economics: Telkom Kenya mulls investing in multiple fibre optic cable...... *** And Sports: Kenya's Harambee Stars coach selects 12 foreign-based players for friendly matches....

* A special investigation finds that UN peacekeepers failed to respond to an attack on civilians by South Sudanese Government troops. * Another victory for South African opposition parties in court. In Economics: Crude oil prices fall for a fourth day, as jittery investors await official U.S. stockpile figures. And in Sport: South African players dominate the CAF awards nominations.

* Pressure is mounting for South Africa's National Prosecution Authority boss Shaun Abrahams to be removed or to resign. * Chad's president Idriss Deby says the multinational joint task force fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in Cameroon is facing major difficulties. * In sport: Patrick Lambie will captain South Africa against the Barbarians in London.

**** A spat may be brewing between South Africa and Botswana over the International Criminal Court **** Nearly 400-thousand children in North Eastern Nigeria are facing starvation. **** The UN Joint Office for Human Rights has expressed concerns about the increase of human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Economic news: South Africa's trade union AMCU, happy with the wage increase for it's members. And in Sport: TP Mazembe stands a good chance to win the African Confederation Cup.

It's an early morning show that begins at 05h00 and ends at 09h00. The content is strictly current affairs and includes news bulletins. It focuses on politics, human interest, education, science and technology, environment, economics and sports stories. Most stories are usually hard-core politics.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Alshabab rebels kill at least 12 people in Kenya's Mandera county.... *** Four people killed in anti-UN unrest in Central African Republic.... *** UN Chief condemns the exclusion of women from peace processes..... *** In Economics: Tanzania and Morocco sign over twenty investment deals..... *** And In Sports: Mamelodi Sundowns arrive home to a hero's welcome.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's ruling ANC leaders urged to resign...... *** South Africa's decision to leave the ICC faces criticism... *** In Economics: Nigerian stock exchange pushes back derivatives launch to 2017.... *** And In Sports: Mamelodi Sundowns wins CAF Champions League....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Central African Republic urged to take action on foreign fighters... *** Japanese companies forced to suspend projects in South Sudan.... *** In Economics: South Africa's Finance Minister prepares to present medium-term budget... *** And In Sports: Kenyan runner Rita Jeptoo hopes to return soon after doping ban...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta blames agencies for sluggish anti-corruption fight... *** US President Barack Obama tells Donald Trump to stop whining.... *** Mozambique marks 30th anniversary of President Samora Machel's death.... *** In Economics: South African Airways bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Banyana Banyana prepares for Egypt friendly....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN efforts to reduce the impact of cholera are underway in Haiti ....... *** Concerns over the plight of millions of people in the Iraqi city of Mosul...... *** Countries reach an agreement to cut greenhouse gases... *** In Economics: Zimbabweans express concerns over planned introduction of bond notes *** And In Sports: Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey shows improvement after heart attack...

_________________________________________________ TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Burundians march in support of governments decision to quit the ICC.... *** South Africa remembers late Mozambican president Samora Machel.... ***In Economics: BRICS leaders agree to implement measures to enhance trade cooperation........ *** And In Sports: South African Football Association Technical Director suffers a heart attack....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN appoints Antonio Guterres as new Secretary-General...... *** At least nine people were killed in South Sudan in renewed clashes..... *** In Economics: Lead investor in Uganda-Tanzania pipeline may get up to 60 percent stake.... *** And In Sports: South Africa to face Brazil in the BRICS Football Cup final.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN expresses concerns over increased reports of violence South Sudan... *** Burundi suspends cooperation with the UN Human Rights Office... *** United Nations marks Africa Week in New York... *** In Economics: Nigerian regulator approves transfer of Visafone shares to MTN.... *** And In Sports: Swimming South Africa is to host the 12th African Swimming Championships....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN envoy voices concerns over current political situation in the DRC.... *** Rwandan government threatens to close the French embassy..... *** In Economics: South Africa and Kenya agree to remove trade barriers... *** And In Sports: South Africa lose to Brazil in BRICS under 17 Football Cup...