Africa Rise And Shine

* The process of selecting the next UN Secretary General begins today. * South African opposition party vows to boycott Parliament. * British Prime Minister David Cameron defends his tax affairs. * In Economics: Zimbabwe on the verge of taking over Russian-owned Vimpelcom stake. * And In Sports: South Africa's Under 23 tecnical team prepare to leave for the Olympic draw in Brazil.

* UN Chief expresses concerns over growing number of terror groups..... * Police chiefs from central African states meet to discuss Boko Haram. * In Economics: Egypt to reduce spending on fuel subsidies by nearly 43 percent. * And In Sports: Kenya's Amos Kipruto wins Rome Marathon.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over living conditions for migrants being held in detention centers in Libya... *** Zimbabwe's war veterans demand more leadership positions in government.... **** In Economics: Burkina Faso's economy to grow by five-point-two percent this year.... *** And In Sports: Kenya handed a one-month extension to comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency code

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Renewed fighting in Sudan's Darfur region displaces thousands of people... *** Calls for embattled South African president Jacob Zuma to resigns gain momentum.... *** Zimbabwean police block anti human trafficking protest in Harare...... *** In Economics: Nigerian President to sign a loan deal with China... *** And In Sports: Real Madrid shocked by Wolfsbug in Uefa Champions League...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Cameroon's opposition reject ruling party's attempt to organise early elections.... *** UN confirms fresh allegations of rape against its peacekeepers in the DRC.... *** South African Parliarment to debate President Zuma's impeachment motion.... **** In Economics: South African motorists brace themselves for massive fuel price hike.... *** And In Sports: Kenya set to miss another World Anti Doping Agency deadline....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Envoy says demobilization and security are top priorities in Central African Republic... *** United States expresses concerns over human rights abuses in Burundi... *** In Economics: Libyan oil firm NOC says it will work with new unity government... *** And In Sports: West Indies crowned World Cricket T20 champions

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Envoy briefs the Security Council on the situation in South Sudan....... *** Kenyan MPs disrupt President Kenyatta's state of the nation address..... *** South African opposition parties urge ruling ANC to recall President Jacob Zuma.... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe expects to raise 22 million US dollars in land taxes.... *** And In Sports: FIFA bans Ivorian Interrnational soccer star for a year ......

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African Constitutinal court to hand down Nkandla judgment today... *** South Sudan's rebel leader Riech Machar expected to return to Juba next week...... *** UN's refugee agency hails the DRC government........ *** In Economics: South Sudan government urged to invest more in agriculture ... *** And In Sports: Morocco becomes the first team to qualify for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Experts meet in Geneva to discuss the plight of Syrian refugees..... *** Task force calls for more transparency in operations of the UN General Assembly president's office... *** More severe climate patterns expected this year in Southern Africa... *** In Economics: Africa Sugar Conference gets underway in Mozambique....... *** And In Sports: Nigeria fail to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Burundi's ruling party citicises the Roman Catholic Church... *** Great Lakes women demand more active role in peace talks...... *** In Economics: Dubai firm makes big natural gas find in Tanzania.... *** And In Sports: Nigeria's Super Eagles ready play Egypt in AFCON qualifier....

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.

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... *** Diplomatic row erupts between Morocco and the United Nations...... *** Tensions continue to rise between Burundi and Rwanda ..... *** UN refuses to endorse US claims that genocide has been committed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria.... *** In Economics: Millers Association of Zambia says production of mealie-meal has been constrained.... *** And In Sports: South Africa open their T20 World Cup in India today....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan closes down some of embassies.. *** South African president Jacob Zuma faces fierce criticism over his relationship with the Gupta family..... *** In Economics: South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee meets today ... *** And In Sports: FIFA CONFIRMS 2010 WORLD CUP BRIBES WERE PAID....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over deadly violence in Western Uganda..... *** South African Supreme Court dismisses President al-Bashir appeal..... *** In Economics: Nigeria's telecoms regulator restores services to MTN... *** And In Sports: International Association of Athletics Federations calls for life ban for first time doping offenders ...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Syrian peace talks get underway in Switzerland.......... *** The 60th Commission on the Status of Women is underway in New York.... *** In Economics: World Trade Organization director kicks off his visit to Lesotho........ *** And In Sports: Former South African Football Association CEO vows to take the association to court...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** African Union Commission urged to establish a Hybrid Court for South Sudan..... *** UN adopts resolution to combat sex crimes by peacekeepers .. *** In Economics: Moody's places the ratings of eleven South African regional and local governments under review...... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Under 17 women's football team has its world cup dream in the balance....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** US face opposition on tackling sexual abuse by UN troops .... *** Soiuth African Deputy President says business policy needs to be continuously improved... *** In Economics South Africa's Trade Minister says AGOA act will create more than 60-thousand jobs.... *** And In Sports: Cameroon announces squad to face South Africa in AFCON qualifier ...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Jacob Zuma wraps up his visit to Nigeria... *** UN steps up efforts to tackle sexual exploitation by its peacekeepers.... *** Russia to co-operate with Africa to combat drug trafficking..... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe's President supports the country's re-engagement with foreign creditors... *** And In Sports: South African Under-17 women's soccer team, ready for World Cup qualifier against Nigeria....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigerian President accuses MTN of fuelling the BOKO Haram insurgency.... *** Roman Catholic Bishops express concerns over Burundi's political crisis.... *** In Economics: South Africa and Nigeria have sign 34 bilateral agreements... *** And In Sports: Nigeria's caretaker coach hopeful of Nigeria's victory over Egypt....