Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Cameroon beefs up security in the capital Yaounde....... *** South African President Jacob Zuma to visit Nigeria....... *** South Sudan rivals fail to form a transitional government again.... ** In Economics: South Africa and Nigeria set to strengthen trade ties...... *** And In Sports: Nigeria's Super Eagles ready for AFCON qualifier against Egypt....

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... *** Zimbabwe's former vice president launches a new party.... *** East African leaders prepare to meet in Tanzania.... *** Angola begins its Presidency of the UN Security Council... *** In Economics: Botswana could sell its troubled 600 megawatt power station... *** And In Sports: Gabon pulls all stops to prepare for Afcon 2017…..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Leaders agree to bolster peace keeping operations in Somalia... *** South African president to co-chair a UN health employment commission... *** Search and rescue operations at a South African mine set to resume..... *** In Economics: Speculation that Barclays could be withdrawing from Africa gains momentum... *** And In Sports: Bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to begin soon.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Central Africa Republic interim president ready to hand over power.... *** African Union to deploy human rights observers to Burundi.... *** Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe rejects food aid from gay friendly countries... *** In Economics: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari expresses concerns over oil prices..... *** And In Sports: Nigeria Football Federation will not appoint indigenous coaches again....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** The AU's High-Level Delegation of Heads of State arrive in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura for peace talks... *** UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon uses his one-day visit to South Sudan to request President Salva Kiir and his principal political and military opponent to establish a Transitional Government of National Unity without further delay... *** In sports: South Africa's FIFA Presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale's camp remains cautious ahead of today's FIFA election

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Burundi's President grants clemency to thousands of prisoners.... *** Concerns over the worsening humanitarian situaton in South Sudan.... *** In Economics: Rating agency points out South African budget speech shortcomings... *** And In Sports: Michel Platini launches an attack on FIFA Appeals Committee....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Uganda's main opposition leader rejects election results....... *** Tanzania and Rwanda agree to mend diplomatic relations..... *** In Economics: Egypt signs 500 million dollar facility agreement... *** And In Sports: Fifa presidential candidate Gianni Infantino to visit Robben Island...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Vote counting is under way in Uganda elections..... *** Zambabwean police clash with protesting war veterans.... *** US president Barack Obama to visit Cuba next month... *** In Economics: IMF start talks with Tunisia over new loan programme.... *** And In Sports: Nigeria's AFCON qualifier with Egypt moved....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** People across Uganda begin voting in presidential elections.... *** Former South African President pays tribute to the late Boutros-Ghali.... *** UN Secretary General urges world leaders to attend climate change meeting.... *** In Economics: South Africa at risk of slipping into recession this year.... *** And In Sports: Nigeria Football Federation rings changes to the Super Eagles set-up .....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Tributes pour in for Former UN chief Boutros Boutros-Ghali.... *** South African opposition parties slam President Zuma in parliament.... *** In Economics: Uganda's cabinet approves the sugar bill.... *** And In Sports: Athletics Kenya CEO to temporarily step aside...

_________________________________________________ TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Rwanda pledges not forcibly repatriate Burundian refugees... *** Ugandans prepare to vote in presidential elections.... *** Zimbabwe's first lady Grace Mugabe's mental state questioned.... *** In Economics: Rwanda's construction industry gets a boost..... *** And In Sports: Tributes pour in for Zambian coach Fighton Simukonda....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Protesters in Burundi accuse Rwanda of backing rebels.... *** South Sudan's rebel leader Riek Machar accepts appointment as vice president... *** In Economics: Egypt's central bank injects billions of dollars into local banks.... *** And In Sports: Kenyan government steps up its anti-doping fight....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Mixed reactions to President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address... *** Kenyan deputy president William Ruto awaits International Criminal Court ruling.... *** In Economics: Lesotho's economy to grow by three percent.. *** And In Sports: South African Olympic body advises athletes on Zika virus...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** US accuses Rwanda of destabilising Burundi..... *** South African president to deliver state of the nation address today... *** In Economics: Zimbabweans flock to Zambian town to purchase maize meal... *** And In Sports: Cricket South Africa names squad for World T20....

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... *** Concerns over the humanitarian situation in South Sudan.... *** UN steps up efforts to end female genital mutilation..... *** In Economics: More South African companies face problems in Nigeria.. *** And In Sports: Third ODI between South Africa and England gets underway this afternoon....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan rival parties fail to form a Transitional Government.... *** UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile launch.... *** In Economics: Lonmin shareholders to vote on deeply-discounted share issue.. *** And In Sports: Tokyo Sexwale continues his bid to be FIFA president....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenyan fighter jets continue to bomb rebel sites Somalia... *** New project launched to cut food waste.... *** Donor nations pledge to give 11 billion dollars in aid to Syrians... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe's Central Bank to tighten exchange controls... *** And In Sports: Mali to face DR Congo in the finals of the 2016 Chan tournament..

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.