Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan's ruling SPLM to hold re-unification meeting... *** DRC civil society prepares for national peace dialogue... *** UN Envoy says Ebola outbreak in West Africa is not yet over... *** In Economics: World Economic Forum on Africa gets underway... *** And in Sports: Prince Ali to stand in new FIFA presidency elections...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... * UN urges all parties in Burundi to engage in talks to calm tensions * South African Deputy President arrives in South Sudan for peace talks * In Economics: UN conference on youth employment gets underway * In Sports: South African Springboks prepare for the Rugby World Cup

t'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: * Kenya says no police officer was killed in Al-Shabaab attack * Concerns over the current humanitarian situation in Burundi * Efforts get underway in Mali to provide food to three million people * In Economics: Zambia cuts its power generation by 300 megawatts * And In Sports: Nigerian striker wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Award

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... *** Africa Day celebrations get underway across the continent.... *** South Sudan government probe rights abuses in Unity state.... *** In Economics: Zimbabwean government cancels platinum ore levy..... *** And In Sports: Togolese football authorities to unveil their new coach....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: * Ethiopia's electoral body ready to hold elections on Sunday * South Sudanese rebels seize control of oil-rich town of Malakal * UN confirms twenty seven cholera related deaths in Tanzania * In Economics: Concerns over the impact of illicit financial outflows in Africa * And In Sports: Zimbabwe and Pakistan ready to do battle in the first T20 International

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: * AU criticised for failing to take action against Burundi's President * UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon condemns escalating fighting in South Sudan * In Economics: Six global banks fined for manipulating foreign exchange rates *In Sports: South Africa's Bafana Bafana ready to play Botswana in COSAFA Cup

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... * South African President Jacob Zuma kicks off a two day state visit to Mozambique * Efforts to give Pan African Parliament more powers face delay * Landslides are hampering relief deliveries in Nepal * In Economics: UN lowers its growth estimate for global economy *In Sports: Namibia beat Mauritius in Cosafa Cup

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: * Pan African Parliament opens today in Johannesburg * South Sudan army refutes allegations of human rights abuse * In Economics: Chad secures one billion Dollars in debt relief * And In Sports: Kenyan runners dominate the Cape Town 12 One Run

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: * UN Security Council meets to discuss Burundi crisis..... * Concerns over worsening security situation in South Sudan... * In Economics: US to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act.. * And In Sports: Nigeria Football Federation promises huge incentives for the Super Falcons...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: * East African leaders condemn Burundi coup attempt * Ordinary people bear the brunt of conflict in Sudan's Darfur region * Concerns over the plight of South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia *In Economics: Kenya Pipeline says cartels are creating artificial fuel shortage * And In Sports: South African cycling team ready to make history in the Tour de France

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: * East African leaders meet to discuss Burundi political crisis * Fighting forces aid agencies to withdraw from South Sudan * ICC Prosecutor calls for more action in Libya * In Economics: Nigeria borrows money to pay government salaries *In Sports: Comrades Marathon attracts record number of entries

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... * African Union defence and security ministers meet in Zimbabwe * Belgium suspend aid to Burundi after violent crackdown on protesters * EU foreign policy chief seeks UN help to tackle migrant crisis * In Economics: Southern Africa faces possible food shortages * And In Sports: Sixteen players turn up for Bafana Bafana's first training session

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: *** East African leaders prepare to meet to discuss Burundi crisis... *** UN expresses concern over security situation in Somalia... *** In Economics: Uganda's oil rush town stuck in the slow lane.... *** And In Sports: South African athlete perfoms well at the Great Manchester run...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Burundi protesters burn a man alive in the capital Bujumbura.... *** EU-Africa Business Forum underway in Belgium....... *** Kenyan Vice President slammed over homosexuality remarks.... *** In Economics: Grain imports have started trickling into Zimbabwe..... *** And In Sports: Ghana's Hearts of Oak to play Tunisia's Esperance...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Security situation remains tense in Mali ..... *** Kenya promises not to force Somali refugees home..... *** Britain goes to the polls today to elect a new government..... *** In Economics: Zambia and Saudi Arabi set to seal new oil supply deal.... *** And In Sports: Africa's richest man wants to buy Arsenal footbal club....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... * Thousands of Burundian refugees arrive in Tanzania * Armed groups in Central African Republic to release thousands of children * In Economics: Zimbabwe to import 700 thousand tonnes of maize * And In Sports: Mixed reactions to CAF Confederatiom draw

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: * Concerns over escalating violence in Burundi * Uganda's President critices the UN Security Council * Children bear the brunt of the conflict in South Sudan * In Economics: Egypt to attract 20 percent more visitors this year * And In Sports: Top Egyptian football club Al Ahly fires Spanish coach

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... * UN supports reconciliation efforts in the Central African Republic * Documentary highlights the plight of people with abinism * In Economics: South Africans told not worry about power supply during winter * And in Sports: Malawi coach names young side for COSAFA Cup