Channel Africa Rise & Shine
News and Current Affairs show that gives insight into political events on the continent and internationally.
Over 150 Palestinian refugees land in SA
A charter flight carrying 153 Palestinian refugees has safely landed and passengers have been allowed to disembark at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport. The flight, which arrived from Nairobi on Thursday morning, initially faced delays because many of the refugees' passports lacked exit stamps, making them inadmissible under South African immigration rules. Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, which facilitated the flight, says the missing stamps were deliberately withheld by Israeli authorities. South Africa's government intervened, allowing the refugees to enter the country and seek asylum. Joining us is Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers, to explain the situation and the support being provided to the refugees.
SA’s Mandela Foundation voices concern over El Fasher siege
The Nelson Mandela Foundation in South Africa (SA) says it has noted with grave concern the escalation of violence and civilian killings in Sudan's El Fasher city since late October, following the takeover of the city by the Rapid Support Forces after an 18-month siege. It says it notes reports received by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office of "summary executions, mass killings, rapes, attacks against humanitarian workers, looting, abductions, and forced displacement" that have been carried out. To talk to us further on this is Lutfiyah Suliman, Senior Researcher in the dialogue and advocacy department at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Africa Public Health Summit concludes in SA
The 7th Annual International Public Health Conference 2025 has wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa (SA), bringing together leading health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the continent. The gathering, organised by the Africa Institute of Public Health Professionals, focused on building resilient health systems and accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage in Africa. Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, filed this story.
Sudan hunger crisis deepens for women, girls
Sudan is facing one of the world's worst hunger crises - and women and girls are bearing the heaviest burden. A new UN Women Gender Alert, titled "Last and Least," reveals that many women and girls are now eating least, or not at all, as conflict and displacement deepen across the country. The report warns that female-headed households are three times more likely to face extreme hunger, and that famine conditions are spreading in parts of Darfur and the Nuba Mountains. To unpack these findings, is Salvator Nkurunziza, the UN Women Representative in Sudan.
SA says it’s ready to host first G20 in Africa
In Johannesburg South Africa (SA) Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has declared that preparations are on track and the country is ready to host the first-ever G20 Summit on African soil. The Minister was briefing the media on Thursday regarding the outcomes of a cabinet meeting held recently. Dimakatso Leshoro filed this report.
SA's Deputy Minister slams ‘white genocide’ narrative
South Africa's (SA) Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, has rejected claims of so-called "white genocide" or Afrikaner persecution in SA, describing them as politically motivated and untrue. Delivering a keynote address at the T20 Summit in Johannesburg, Botes said SA remains a "tale of two nations" - one largely white and relatively prosperous, and another, larger black and poor. The Deputy Minister's remarks come as the T20 Summit sets the stage for the G20 Heads of State meeting next week. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe has more.
Tanzania gets new PM amid post-election clashes
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed longtime ally Mwigulu Nchemba as prime minister. The announcement comes after a disputed presidential election sparked clashes. The United Nations Human Rights Office says it believes that hundreds of people were killed in the protests and an unknown number injured or detained. We are joined by John Heche, Vice Chairman of CHADEMA, Tanzania's main opposition party.
SA reports progress on AfCFTA, G20 Presidency in budget speech
South Africa's (SA) Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivered his midterm budget policy statement, for the 2025/2026 period on Tuesday. Godongwana spoke on progress since the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement - AfCFTA to strengthen multilateralism and regional co-operation. He also spoke about South Africa's G20 Presidency which will end next week. Godongwana pointed out that significant strides have been made to strengthen macroeconomic fundamentals of debtor countries, many of them African. For more on this Olebogeng Ramatlhodi, Partner for Indirect Tax at Deloitte Africa.
Botswana launches programme to boost beef, milk production
Botswana's agricultural department has embarked on a programme aimed at boosting its beef and milk sectors' productivity through extension support. The intervention will help to increase the southern African country's national cattle herd from the current 1.7 million to five million by 2030, as well as increasing local milk production. Botswana's national cattle herd has declined from 3 million in the 1970's. Agriculture, that remains the mainstay of Botswana's rural economy and an imperative for national food security, has been identified as a sector that lays out economic transformation with the greatest prospects. Channel Africa's Shingirai Madondo reports from Gaborone, in Botswana.
MSF warns of growing malnutrition crisis in Sudan's El Fasher
MSF, or Doctors Without Borders, says famine-like conditions are gripping parts of Sudan, particularly in El Fasher, North Darfur. Children, pregnant women, and adults are arriving at MSF facilities severely malnourished, after months of conflict and siege. To discuss the crisis is Aline Serin, Head of Mission for MSF in Sudan. She will explain the scale of the malnutrition emergency and what urgent help is needed.
Central Africa wrap with Geopolitical Analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi
Now to look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region, we speak to Geopolitical Analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi TALKING POINTS ** Mass arrests and lethal force against anti-government protests in Cameroon ** The Human Rights Watch has accused Cameroon government of committing human rights crimes using live ammunition and tear gas to disperse opposition -led protests ** The Chad government is seeking at least 30 billion dollars from Abu Dhabi for development plan ** Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby also discussed bilateral relations with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed ** The Wife and son of Gabon's former President, Ali Bongo - have been sentenced to 20 years in jail on corruption charges ** DRC president Felix Tshisekedi has meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog- who was on a working trip to the DRC this week
AfricaNenda report shows progress, gaps in Africa's digital payment systems
Africa's push towards a fully digital payments ecosystem is accelerating, with new data showing strong progress, but also major gaps that still need urgent attention. On Tuesday, the AfricaNenda Foundation released the fourth edition of its flagship State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) Report, produced in partnership with the Central Bank of Eswatini, the World Bank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Speaking at the launch, AfricaNenda's Deputy CEO, Sabine Mensah, said instant digital payment platforms are reshaping how Africans send and receive money, making transactions faster, safer, and more affordable, and opening new pathways for financial inclusion across the continent. Channel Africa's Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, is in Eswatini for the launch shares more.
Africa Trade Engine launched to advance AfCFTA goals, local production
A new joint venture between TRT Manufacturing and TradeDepot has been launched with the aim of boosting Africa's industrial capacity and trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. The initiative, known as the Africa Trade Engine, seeks to localise production, strengthen supply chains, and create jobs across the continent. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange attended the launch and filed this report.
Senegal Pastef's political rift raises questions about government unity amid hidden debt discovery
In Senegal, a leadership dispute has emerged within the ruling coalition after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed former Prime Minister Aminata Toure to head the coalition - a move rejected by the ruling Pastef party, which continues to recognise Aissatou Mbodj, a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The disagreement has raised questions about unity within the government and comes at a sensitive time as Senegal negotiates a new lending programme with the IMF, following the discovery of billions in hidden debt. To help us understand the political and governance implications of this leadership rift, we're joined by Professor Denis Ndour, Human Rights Consultant and Vice President of the Senegalese Human Rights League.
Think Tanks warn G20 must do more than firefighting ahead of SA Summit
As South Africa (SA) prepares to host the G20 summit,an international group of think tanks has warned the Group of 20 needs to do more than fight fires and reform the broken international system . It says the G20 has consistently failed to tackle the systemic inequalities driving rising debt, climate breakdown and worsening economic insecurity since it was elevated to a leaders' forum in 2008, a major new independent assessment has found. The new report sets out how the forum that brings together the world's most powerful economies must do more to address the crises shaping everyday lives. To discuss this further we have on the line Shikwane Warren Makoga co-author of the report from the Institute for Economic Justice.
West Africa wrap with Political Scientist, Conflict resolution analyst, Dr David Matsanga
We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa and we speak to Political Scientist and Conflict resolution analyst, Dr David Matsanga TALKING POINTS ** Schools in Mali's capital, Bamako, have reopened this week after a two-week closure triggered by a nationwide fuel shortage. The disruption had halted public transport and left teachers and students stranded at home ** Meanwhile, France has joined the United States and the UK in urging its citizens to leave Mali because of the protests and unrest in the West Africa nation ** And the African Union calls for urgent international action on security crisis in Mali ** South Africa's former President, Jacob Zuma has met with Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore' to discuss - what they described as - Africa's true liberation ** Niger keeps its border with Benin closed ** Guinea junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya has been given greenlight to run in the next month's presidential election ** Ghana is a step away to establishing a national airline
SA's Finance Minister to unveil crucial mid-year budget update
South Africa's (SA) Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will today table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) , the mid-year update that outlines how government plans to manage spending, borrowing, and growth over the next three years. The MTBPS comes against a difficult backdrop of weak economic growth, high debt, revenue shortfalls, and mounting pressure on social spending. To help unpack what it all means, is Economist and Director at Econometrix Dr Azzar Jammine.
UN Human Rights Chief demands accountability after Tanzania poll unrest
The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, has called for urgent investigations into killings and other alleged violations linked to Tanzania's October 29 elections. Reports suggest hundreds may have been killed, with bodies reportedly taken to undisclosed locations by security forces. More than 150 opposition figures and other individuals are said to be in detention, with some charged with treason. Seif Magango, Spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office in Nairobi, shares more on these developments.
UN calls for probe into killings linked to Tanzania's October elections
The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, and the International Telecommunication Union, ITU, are stepping up efforts to ensure that millions of displaced people and their host communities are connected to the internet by 2030. The Connectivity for Refugees initiative, active in countries like Chad, Uganda, and Ethiopia, aims to make digital access a lifeline for education, health, and livelihoods. To tell us more about this and the recent joint ITU-UNHCR-GSMA visit to Chad, is Christine Sund, Senior Advisor and ITU focal point for the Connectivity for Refugees initiative.
Africa seeks health sovereignty at Medical Regulation Conference in Kenya
Africa's quest for health sovereignty and self-sufficiency in medical product manufacturing... This is what we are discussing this morning as the 7th Scientific Conference on Medical Product Regulation in Africa is meeting in Mombasa in Kenya. The summit is looking at how Africa can produce its own medicine. The continent currently imports over 90% of medicines, an over-reliance on external supply chains that leaves Africa vulnerable. The three day Scientific Conference on Medical Product Regulation in Africa in Kenya that ends tomorrow, is where AUDA-NEPAD and its partners will define the next phase of a future of medicines production in Africa. To discuss this further is Alex Juma Ismail, Senior Program Officer for African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization at AUDA-NEPAD - African Union Development Agency.
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