Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Death toll in Kenya's mall attack rises to 69...... *** World leaders set to discuss issues facing people with disabilities... *** And in Sports: South Africa's Orlando Pirates reaches Champions League semi-finals.

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: - ICC adjourns trial of Kenyan vice president William Ruto and radio presenter Joshua Arap Sang - Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe swears in new cabinet - South Africa marks 36th Anniversary of Steve Biko's death - In Economics: Malawi earns 361 million dollars from tobacco sales - In Sports: Egypt completes group stage of 2014 Brazil World Cup qualification

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: - Ethnic clashes displace thousands of people in Kenya - Kenya's Vice President pleads not guilty to ICC charges - Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe names new cabinet - In Economics: Mali's new government to review mining contracts - In Sports: FIFA fines Liberia for crowd disturbances during a World Cup qualifier

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR: Kenyan Deputy President's trial begins today at the ICC UN urges Syria to hand over chemical weapons East Africa makes progress in reducing child mortality In Economics: Motor industry strike continues in South Africa In Sports: Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o retires from international football

- UN agency appeals for more funds to assist Syrian refugees - African Union troops intensifies surveillance in Mogadishu - In Economics: South African motor industry workers down tools - In Sports: Cameroon beat Libya to reach final stage of World Cup qualifiers

*** Kenyan parliament to debate withdrawal from International Criminal Court.... * UN appeals for greater support to countries hosting Syrians refugees. * In Economics: Slow global economy to dominate G20 summit talks. * Sports: South Africa faces a host of problems in staging African Nations Cup Championship.

* Russia may agree to Syria strike if chemical arms were used... * Egypt's interim President, vows government will stick to a timetable for elections next year. * UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon is concerned about the situation in Somali.

* U.S. President Obama says America is certain that the Syrian government is behind the chemical attack. * Asian markets feel the brunt of an eminent US attack on Syria. * Sports: Senegal faces Rwanda in a must-win encounter at the ongoing Afrobasket championship in the Ivory Coast.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR US considers military action against Syria UN condemns killing of civilians in eastern DRC In Economics: Trade between Malaysia and South Africa set to improve In Sports: Cameroon names squad for World Cup qualifier against Libya

- Civilians bear the brunt of conflict in eastern DRC - UN envoy says the Syrian crisis is the biggest threat to peace and security in the world - UN tourism summit gets underway in Victoria falls - In Economics: African port experts meet in South Africa - In Sports: Malawi's national soccer team coach to report Nigeria's national team coach Stephen Keshi to FIFA

Zimbabwe's constitutional court to rule on election challenge today Displaced Somali women continue to face sexual violence South Africa's former deputy president sworn in as UN women Executive Director In Economics: AngloGold Ashanti raises concern over its flagship gold mine in Ghana In Sports: South African athletics team returns from Moscow

SADC leaders call for end to regional political turmoil Somalia and Kenya battle polio outbreak South African athlete Oscar Pistorius to appear in court today In Economics: Egypt's stock market falls sharply And In Sports: South Africa beats Burkina Faso in a friendly match

*** UN Rights Chief calls for dialogue to end crisis in Egypt... *** Zimbabwe Constitutional Court to hear MDC's election petition.... *** South Africa marks Ist Anniversary of the Marikana massacre.... *** In Economics: African ports are scaling up their operations.... *** And In Sports: Mexico thrash Ivory Coast in a friendly soccer match...

*** UN raises concerns over human rights abuses in the Central African Republic... *** Doctors Without Borders halts all operations in Somalia.... *** In Economics: South African unions declare wage dispute in the coal sector..... *** And In Sports: Egypt's national soccer team ignores troubles to beat Uganda 3-NIL...

*** Zimbabweans eagerly await final election results.... *** Situation remains calm in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo... *** South Sudan releases two Ugandan journalists..... *** In Economics: Oil theft in Nigeria hits Royal Dutch Shell profits... *** And In Sports: Nigeria's Super Eagles set their sights on winning the African Nations Championship......

*** Voting gets underway in Zimbabwe... *** UN renews mandate of its peacekeeping mission in Darfur... *** In Economics: Kenya Airways signs code share agreement with Air Namibia.. *** And In Sports: South African swimmers qualify for the finals at the World Championships

*** Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, wraps up his elections campaign with a message of reconciliation... *** Human rights abuses in Syria are getting worse by the day... *** And In Sports: Chairperson of Nigeria's National Sports Commission praises Blessing Okagbare for winning the 100m sprint final in London.....

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.