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...