Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** West African countries step up their fight against Boko Haram.... *** Concerns over rising attacks on oil facilities in Nigeria...... *** Disgraced South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius returns to court today for sentencing.... *** In Economics: Rwanda and Belgium agree to increase bilateral trade... *** And In Sports: Lesotho thump Mauritius in their opening COSAFA Cup match...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Jacob Zuma concludes his visit to Lesotho.... *** US President Barack Obama endorses Hillary Clinton to succeed him.... *** Boxing legend Muhammad Ali to be buried later today..... *** In Economics: S&P says there is still a threat hanging over South Africa's credit rating.... *** And In Sports: Euro 2016 football championships kick off in France today....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over systematic human rights abuses in Eritrea... *** UN High Level Meeting on HIV and Aids gets underway in New York.... *** In Economics: Analysts say South Africa may not survive a downgrade in six months' time... *** And In Sports: Maria Sharapova receives two year ban for failing a drug test...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigerian football icon Stephen Keshi has died.... *** New report says drug resistant diseases could kill millions by 2050... *** Pressure mounts on President Robert Mugabe to resign... *** And In Economics: South Africa awaits Fitch's decision on credit rating...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Envoy says peace in Darfur region can only be achieved through negotiations... *** EU calls for renewed efforts in the middle east peace process.... *** Kenyan opposition continue protests against the electoral commision... *** In Economics: Vodafone to launch high-speed mobile data services in Zambia.... *** And In Sports: Shakes Mashaba to face the music for Bafana Bafana's failure to qualify for 2017 AFCON.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** AU Commission seeks more funding for peacekeeping in Somalia... *** Tributes continue to pour in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali..... *** In Economics: Nigeria recovers billions of dollars in stolen money and assets... *** And In Sports: South Africa fail to qualify for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over recent terror attacks against peacekeepers in Mali. .. *** Turkey's President Recep Erdogan kicks off his state visit to Kenya... *** UN Envoy speaks out on sexual violence during conflict...... *** In Economics: Lesotho expresses concerns over South Africa's low economic growth.... *** And In Sports: South African athletes fly the flag high in Rome....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Chief expresses outrage at the latest terror attacks in Mali. *** Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye blocked from appearing in court... *** In Economics: Nigeria banking shares plunge 8 point 5 percent... *** And In Sports: Liberia is on the verge of qualifying for Africa Cup of Nations....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** UN Security Council renews South Sudan sanctions..... *** Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni vows to crack down on corruption... *** Zimbabwean opposition parties form a coalition.... *** In Economics: Nigeria's quarter one trade account turns negative as oil prices fall... *** And In Sports: WHO rejects scientists' call to postpone Rio Olympics....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Suspected al Shabaab militants kill three people in Kenya.... *** Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre sentenced to life imprisonment.... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe to introduce local bank notes in October... *** And In Sports: Junior Springboks are back in camp ahead of the World cup.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Former Chadian leader awaits verdict on charges of Crimes against humanity.... *** Five people sentenced to life in prison for deadly terror attacks in Uganda... *** In Economics: Mobile money threatens the viability of traditional banks in Zimbabwe.... *** And In Sports: South Africans dominate Comrades Ultra marathon........

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** International Criminal Court Prosecutor briefs the UN Security Council..... *** Burundi's government welcome the resumption of inter-Burundian dialogue.... *** DRC police fire tear gas to disperse protesters in the capital Kinshasa.... *** In Economics: South Africa await review feedback from rating agencies.... *** And In Sports: South Africa mourns the passing away of former National team coach Ted Dumitru...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Thousands of people march in Harare in support of President Mugabe... *** UN agencies provide food to families in the Central African Republic.... *** Africans urged to document and teach their own history in schools.... *** In Economics: A delegation of Polish investors in Rwanda to explore investment opportunities..... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Olympic body name initial squad for Rio Olympics ....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Three people killed during opposition protests in Kenya .... *** DRC's opposition leader Moïse Katumbi in South Africa for medical treatment..... *** In Economics: Kenya's central bank reduces lending rate by 100 basis points.... *** And In Sports: Kenya to amend laws in line with WADA anti doping code....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta lashes out at oppostion leader Raila Odinga over protests.... ** Tanzanian President fires minister accused of being drunk in parliament.... ** In Economics: Nigeria suspends talks on MTN's Record fine..... ** And In Sports: South African runner Caster Semenya on top form ahead of the Olympics Games...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Secretary General pays tribute to fallen peacekeepers..... *** Amnesty calls for release of political prisoners in South Sudan... *** South Africa's Fort Hare university celebrates its 100th anniversary.... *** In Economics: Lesotho to slash prices of basic foodstuffs by 30 percent.... *** And In Sports: South Africa name squad for AFCON qualifier against Gambia.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenyan opposition party vows to continue anti electoral commission protests... *** South Africa and Qatar set to strengthen bilateral relations... *** Floods displaces thousands of people in Ethiopia....... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe opens its 19th bank amidst fears of shrinking economy.... ** * And In Sports: Ghanaian side Medeama SC qualify for CAF Confederation Cup group stages....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa lauded for its response to allegations of sexual abuse leveled against its soldiers... *** Japan pledges to assist Zimbabwe feed millions of villagers facing food shortage.... *** In Economics: Nigerian oil output down 40 percent due to militant attacks on facilities..... *** And In Sports: Several Moroccan athletes arrested on suspicion of doping.........

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** New documentary reveals alleged CIA role in Nelson Mandela's arrest in 1962... *** Kenyan police fire tear gas at protesters in the capital Nairobi... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe cuts its economic growth forecast.... *** And In Sports: FIFA president says 2026 World Cup bidding process must be "bullet-proof"....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan returnees face challenges at home..... *** Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni lashes out at the International Criminal Court .... *** Ethiopia receives multi million dollar donation from the United States....... *** In Economics: Nigeria denies report of a plan to devalue the Naira.... *** And In Sports: FIFA President to visit Nigeria ...