Channel Africa Rise & Shine
News and Current Affairs show that gives insight into political events on the continent and internationally.
East Africa wrap with journalist Dennis Beru
Now we take a look at some of the stories making headlines in the East African region. We spoke to a Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru.
Channel Africa GBV Feature – Experiences of GBV within the LGBTQI+ community
While gender-based violence (GBV) is largely experienced as violence against heterosexual and cisgender women, it affects all people, including those within the LGBTQI+ community. To unpack the experiences of GBV within the LGBTQI+ community, the complexities, and the stigma, we now speak to medical doctor, queer mental wellness advocate, and award-winning social entrepreneur Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe, CEO of Quadcare Healthcare Services.
Thousands displaced in Sudan
Humanitarian organisations in Sudan say the situation in the city of Al-Fasher in North Darfur remains dire. Reports indicate that at least 600 000 people, almost half of them children, have been displaced from the city. Close to 300 000 others remain trapped, cut off from aid and food supplies. This morning, we discussed the latest developments from Sudan, as the humanitarian situation worsens amid the ongoing war. And now, fresh reports confirm that a landslide has killed at least 1 000 people in the remote Marra Mountains in western Sudan. We speak to Dr Charles Nyuykonge, African Peace and Conflict Analyst.
Angola's long-awaited Cabinda oil refinery set to start production by end of 2025
Angola's long-awaited Cabinda oil refinery is set to begin production by the end of the year. The 30 000-barrel-per-day facility, the first refinery built since independence, is expected to reduce the country’s reliance on costly fuel imports. Officials say the project comes at a critical time, as the government moves to phase out fuel subsidies, a process that has already sparked deadly protests. Our Business Reporter, Innocent Semosa, is in Luanda attending the Oil and Gas Conference and has more.
Jailed Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye boycotts the start of his treason trial
Jailed Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye boycotted the start of his treason trial on Monday, accusing the presiding judge of bias. Besigye's months-long detention has cast a spotlight on President Yoweri Museveni's human rights record ahead of elections early next year, in which the 80-year-old leader is seeking re-election. For more on the story, here is Channel Africa News Correspondent Mike Arereng.
Palestine Solidarity activists from across South Africa are preparing to embark on the Global Sumud Flotilla
Palestine Solidarity activists from across South Africa are preparing to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international coalition representing more than forty countries united in a mission of peaceful resistance against Israel's blockade of Gaza. The global freedom flotilla, the largest maritime effort since the siege began in 2007, carries a message that resonates deeply with the people of South Africa, who know from lived history that oppression can be resisted, and that liberation will come when the world stands together. The South African delegation is made up of activists, health professionals, artists, journalists, and ordinary citizens who have chosen to act in solidarity with Palestinians living under siege. To tell us more about this mission is the spokesperson for the South African delegation, Firoza Mayet.
SA Communications and Digital Technologies Minister warns that threats like disinformation, deepfakes, and AI manipulation are undermining democracy
South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has warned that threats such as disinformation, deepfakes, and AI manipulation are undermining democracy by polluting public discourse. Speaking at the two-day Media 20 (M20) Summit in Johannesburg on Monday, Malatsi highlighted how media outlets worldwide are under severe financial strain, putting independent journalism – and the democratic watchdog role it plays – at risk. He called on governments and the private sector to work together to create sustainable, fair, and innovation-driven business models to safeguard the future of credible media. Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.
Africa market update with Chantal Marx - Head of Investment Research at FNB Wealth and Investments
Every Friday on the show we take time to look back at the week that was, in both African and global markets. As you know, a typical week is shaped by a mix of economic data, investor sentiment, and policy signals.For a snapshot of global and African market movements this week, Peter Ndoro and Chantal Marx - Head of Investment Research at FNB Wealth and Investments.
SAs Stellenbosch University 's Centre for Information Integrity in Africa, CINIA awarded grant to convene partnerships in Global South
South Africa's Stellenbosch University 's Centre for Information Integrity in Africa, CINIA, has been awarded a grant to convene partnerships in Global South coordinating projects which include disinformation, media literacy, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TGBV), and generative AI. The grant, provided by the Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC), will support a three-year project to facilitate collaborations between various research organisations, practitioners and activists in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Latin America and Asia. The project's Principal Investigator is Professor Herman Wasserman, Director of CINIA and he now joins us on the line.
Arty Beats
Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.
Rwanda receives first group of seven migrants deported from the US under a bilateral agreement
Rwanda has received the first group of seven migrants deported from the United States under a bilateral agreement that could see up to 250 people sent to Kigali. While the Rwandan government says these individuals will be accommodated, provided with healthcare, and offered workforce training, human rights groups have raised concerns about transparency, safeguards, and the migrants' long-term wellbeing. To help us unpack the human rights and humanitarian implications, we're joined by Christian Rumu, Amnesty International Campaigner for the Great Lakes region.
The 8th Africa Business Tourism & MICE Masterclass hosted by Africa Tourism Partners concludes
The 8th Africa Business Tourism and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) Masterclass took place in Johannesburg, South Africa this week. The event which concluded on Thursday, was hosted by Africa Tourism Partners. It provided vital insights, as well as forge strategic relationships, within the African MICE ecosystem. It also brought together a diverse group of professionals and stakeholders from the African tourism and events industry. Sisi Segalo attended the event and has more on the story
Health leaders to gather in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Lassa Fever International Conference to drive regional health unity
The fight against Lassa fever takes centre stage in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where health leaders gather from 8 to 11 September for the Lassa Fever International Conference. With the theme "Beyond Borders," the meeting focuses on strengthening regional cooperation against Lassa fever and other emerging diseases. Among the speakers is Dr. Adetifa Dayo, Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Executive Officer of FIND, the global health organisation driving access to innovative diagnostics.
Naval personnel allegedly fired upon a civilian boat: Reports
Reports emerging from Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province say that on Friday, August 22, naval personnel allegedly fired upon a civilian boat sailing between Macomia and Ibo-believing it had been hijacked by insurgents-without verifying the claim. Witnesses say between five and seven civilians, mainly fishermen carrying salt, were killed. This is the second such incident in under two months, heightening fears of erratic military behaviour in the air and at sea in the region. To help us make sense of what happened and what this might signal for Mozambique's counter?insurgency operations, we are joined live by Piers Pigou, a consultant with The Focus Group.
Algeria to host the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair
Algeria will host the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair or IATF. The fair, taking place from September 4th to 10th in Algiers, is set to turn the Algerian capital into the epicentre of African trade. As part of the build-up to the trade fair, Channel Africa's reporter Innocent Semosa sat down with Algeria's Ambassador to South Africa, Ali Achoul - who says says the event is far more than just an economic gathering
Building a healthier Africa together: WHO Regional Committee wraps up in Lusaka
The Seventy-fifth World Health Organisation, WHO, Regional Committee for Africa conference that Zambia has been hosting, has come to a close with commitment by member states to prioritize health despite the continent facing numerous health challenges. The Regional Committee which is the highest WHO decision-making body in the region, convenes once a year and the Lusaka one has been under the theme "Building a Healthier Africa Together". Our Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo who was attending the conference now gives us a wrap-up.
Mozambique military under scrutiny after deadly attack on civilian cessel in Cabo Delgado
Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo is in Rwanda on a two-day working visit, where he and President Paul Kagame hailed excellent relations between their countries and signed new bilateral agreements, including a Status of Forces Agreement to strengthen security cooperation. To unpack the significance of this visit, is independent political analyst and risk consultant, Marisa Lourenço..
SA DIRCO Minister Ronal Lamola says Major Summits deliver deal dconomic benefits
South Africa's International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, says the country's involvement in major summits such as TICAD in Japan, the SADC gathering in Madagascar, and the upcoming G20 in Johannesburg, goes beyond diplomacy - carrying direct benefits for trade, investment, and market access. He was speaking at a media briefing in the country's capital Pretoria, on Wednesday. Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, was there and filed this report.
The world set to mark International Day of the Disappeared on August 30
This Saturday, 30 August, the world marks the International Day of the Disappeared - a reminder of the countless families still searching for missing loved ones. Ahead of the global commemoration, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the South African Red Cross Society, are hosting a regional event in Pretoria today, bringing together government officials, civil society, and families directly affected. To discuss the significance of this day and the work being done to address the needs of these families, we are joined by Vaughn Rossouw, Legal Advisor at the ICRC
UN experts call for immediate & unconditional release of Malian activist Clément Mamadou Dembélé
UN experts are calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Malian activist Clément Mamadou Dembélé, who has been in detention since November 2023 despite a court ruling clearing him of all charges. The case has raised concerns about politically motivated prosecutions and broader human rights violations in Mali. To unpack the UN's position and ongoing efforts, joining in from New York. Mr Gonzalaez is a UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali spoke to Peter Ndoro who began by asking him why there was significant concern about Mr Dembele.
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