Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Burundi dismisses criticism of its security forces..... *** Somalia beefs up security after foiling a terror plot..... *** In Economics: Bank of Africa Mali offers shares as part of bourse listing.. *** And In Sports: FIFA's presidential candidates to be grilled by EU lawmakers....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Envoy expresses concern over sexual violence in Syria... *** World Trade Organisation Conference gets underway in Nairobi.... *** In Economics: South Africa's new finance minister reassures markets at home and abroad.... *** And In Sports: World Anti-Doping Agency officials arrive in Kenya .....

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... *** Cameroon army frees 900 Boko Haram hostages...... *** UN urges South Sudan rivals to implement a peace deal.... *** South African appeals court to rule on Oscar Pistorius case.... *** In Economics: China to continue supporting South Africa's efforts to modernise its economy.... *** And In Sports: Fourth test between India and South Africa underway in Dehli...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Chief recommends stepped up UN presence in Burundi... *** Nigerian preacher TB Joshua fails to appear for building collapse trial... *** Events to mark world Aids Day get underway across Africa... *** In Economics: Botswana to tap some of the water from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project... *** And In Sports: Top Kenyan athletics officials suspended...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN climate change conference gets underway Paris..... *** Exiled Central African Republic president vows to return home... *** Concerns over delay to form South Sudan transitional government... *** In Economics: African governments urged to invest in proper urban planning... *** And In Sports: Etoile du Sahel beat Orlando Pirates to win Confederation Cup..

_________________________________________________ TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Commonwealth leaders summit gets underway in Malta.... *** Thousands celebrate Mass with Pope Francis in Kenya... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe's Finance Minister unveils 2016 budget *** And In Sports: South Africa's Orlando Pirates is travelling to Tunisia for the final leg of the CAF Confederation Cup...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Pope Francis urges Kenyans to work for peace and reconciliation... *** 40 million youth in Sahel region at risk of radicalization... *** In Economics: Nigeria's president to decide on MTN's 5 point 2 billion dollar fine.. *** And In Sports: South African Proteas in trouble in the third test against India ...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Pope Francis arrives in Kenya today.... *** South Sudan troops withdraw from the capital Juba.... *** France and US pledge to intensify their fight against terrorism.... *** In Economics: IMF urges Zambia to lower deficit to restore market confidence... *** And In Sports: India wins the toss and elects to bat in first test against South Africa...

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 increasing violence in Burundi... *** CAR refugees face difficult living conditions in Cameroon... *** Arican Union wins prestigious peace award...... *** In Economics: African Development Bank approves100-million dollar agreement... *** And In Sports: Wayde Van Niekerk wins big at the 2015 South African Sports Awards....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** The United States House of Representatives passes a bill that would make it harder for Syrian and Iraqi refugees to obtain legal status in the country... *** Kenyan threatens to withdraw from the International Criminal Court... *** In sport: Russsia's athletics federation is already provisionally burned from international competition...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African says it does not want to be forced to choose between membership of the International Criminal Court and Pan African Commitments... *** The World Bank says tuberculosis in the mining sector in Southern Africa has reached crisis proportions... *** In sport: Dick Pound says more must be done to protect whistleblowers...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** The UN has expressed its concern about reprisals or further discrimination directed against Muslims... *** New figures show an epidemic of violence against children across Africa... *** In sport: Bafana Bafana beats Angola in World Cup Qualifiers

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: *** World leaders find themselves occupied by threats of further attacks from ISIS... *** Environmentalists in South Africa worried about the impact the drought is having on wild life ... *** In sport: South African national under 23 head coach is expected to name his team soon...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Leaders at the G-20 Summit discuss solutions to deal with the ISIS situation ... *** Young scholars share their ideas about using the past to push towards progress and breaking stereotypes around HIV /Aids..... *** In sport: Gabon has become the first African country to qualify for the third round for the FIFA World Cup...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN calls for political talks to resolve Burundi crisis... *** South Sudan tribes reject the creation of new states... *** South Africa's International Relations minister meets her Russian counterpart.... *** In Economics: Southern African Customs Union open new headquarters in Namibia... *** And In Sports: Tokyo Sexwale make the shortlist for the FIFA Presidency...

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... *** France tables a draft resolution on Burundi at the UN.... *** South African President Jacob Zuma begins state visit to Germany... *** Somalia gets more support from the UN as it prepares for elections... *** In Economics: Phuthuma Nhleko takes over as MTN Executive Chairman... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Under-23 soccer team to play against Tanzania....