Nigeria's trade and investment relationship with Türkiye is set for a major boost following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent state visit to Ankara.

 According to Dele Oye, Chairman of the Nigeria-Türkiye Business Council, more than nine bilateral agreements were signed across key sectors including higher education, defence, trade, diaspora co-operation and halal products, a development expected to significantly deepen economic ties between the two countries.

Channel Africa's economics reporter innocent Semosa has more.

Nigeria's trade and investment relationship with T&uuml;rkiye is set for a major boost following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent state visit to Ankara.
&nbsp;According to Dele Oye, Chairman of the Nigeria-T&uuml;rkiye Business Council, more than nine bilateral agreements were signed across key sectors including higher education, defence, trade, diaspora co-operation and halal products, a development expected to significantly deepen economic ties between the two countries.
Channel Africa's economics reporter innocent Semosa has more.

 Nigeria, Türkiye sign multiple deals to deepen economic co-operation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for accelerated infrastructure investment across the continent, saying it is key to economic growth, inclusive development, and Africa's long-term resilience.

Speaking during a virtual meeting of Heads of State and Government of the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative, Ramaphosa highlighted infrastructure as a critical enabler of continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), noting that Africa could double its GDP by 2040 if infrastructure spending is scaled up.

Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe has more.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for accelerated infrastructure investment across the continent, saying it is key to economic growth, inclusive development, and Africa's long-term resilience.
Speaking during a virtual meeting of Heads of State and Government of the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative, Ramaphosa highlighted infrastructure as a critical enabler of continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), noting that Africa could double its GDP by 2040 if infrastructure spending is scaled up.
Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe has more.

Ramaphosa urges infrastructure push to drive continental growth

On the roundup wrap segment of 'Rise and Shine' resident analyst Mighti Jamie, to talk to us about some of the stories highlighted earlier as well as throw forward to the week ahead...

TALKING POINTS

1. Tunisia's President Kais Saied has extended the country's state of emergency until the end of December, giving authorities sweeping powers including curfews, media restrictions, and home arrests. Hundreds protested in Tunis this month against his increasingly authoritarian rule, which began after he suspended parliament in 2021.

2. Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira has been released from jail after several months in detention. He was among senior politicians held by the military following a coup in November that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo just days after presidential elections. The junta said it seized power to prevent bloodshed and will rule for a year. Pereira had been barred from contesting the vote, which both his preferred candidate and Embalo claimed to have won, before the former president fled the country.  
3. Burkina Faso's military government has dissolved all political parties and scrapped the laws regulating them. The move follows last year's coup and suspension of political activities, with officials saying it aims to "rebuild the state" after abuses in the country's multiparty system.

4. South Africa has expelled Israel's chargé d'affaires, Ariel Seidman, citing breaches of diplomatic norms, including attacks on President Ramaphosa via social media. Israel responded by expelling South Africa's senior diplomat. Tensions have been high since South Africa took a genocide case against Israel to the International Court of Justice.  

5. Witnesses say paramilitary fighters in Sudan's Darfur region kidnapped children during attacks, sometimes killing their parents first. Some victims were reportedly told they would be used as slaves or to herd animals. The Rapid Support Forces have been fighting Sudan's army since April 2023 over control of the country.  

6. Iran's leadership warned on Sunday that a U.S. attack could spark a regional conflict, escalating tensions with Washington. In a retaliatory move, Tehran also labelled EU armies as "terrorist groups." The warning comes as the United States has increased its naval presence in the Middle East, after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened action if Iran did not comply with nuclear negotiations or halt the killing of protesters.

On the roundup wrap segment of 'Rise and Shine' resident analyst Mighti Jamie, to talk to us about some of the stories highlighted earlier as well as throw forward to the week ahead...
TALKING POINTS
1. Tunisia's President Kais Saied has extended the country's state of emergency until the end of December, giving authorities sweeping powers including curfews, media restrictions, and home arrests. Hundreds protested in Tunis this month against his increasingly authoritarian rule, which began after he suspended parliament in 2021.
2. Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira has been released from jail after several months in detention. He was among senior politicians held by the military following a coup in November that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo just days after presidential elections. The junta said it seized power to prevent bloodshed and will rule for a year. Pereira had been barred from contesting the vote, which both his preferred candidate and Embalo claimed to have won, before the former president fled the country. &nbsp; 3. Burkina Faso's military government has dissolved all political parties and scrapped the laws regulating them. The move follows last year's coup and suspension of political activities, with officials saying it aims to "rebuild the state" after abuses in the country's multiparty system.
4. South Africa has expelled Israel's charg&eacute; d'affaires, Ariel Seidman, citing breaches of diplomatic norms, including attacks on President Ramaphosa via social media. Israel responded by expelling South Africa's senior diplomat. Tensions have been high since South Africa took a genocide case against Israel to the International Court of Justice. &nbsp;
5. Witnesses say paramilitary fighters in Sudan's Darfur region kidnapped children during attacks, sometimes killing their parents first. Some victims were reportedly told they would be used as slaves or to herd animals. The Rapid Support Forces have been fighting Sudan's army since April 2023 over control of the country. &nbsp;
6. Iran's leadership warned on Sunday that a U.S. attack could spark a regional conflict, escalating tensions with Washington. In a retaliatory move, Tehran also labelled EU armies as "terrorist groups." The warning comes as the United States has increased its naval presence in the Middle East, after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened action if Iran did not comply with nuclear negotiations or halt the killing of protesters.

Round up wrap with political analyst Mighti Jaime

The World Laureates Summit is sitting in Dubai, alongside the World Governments Summit marking a historic integration of science and government.

The gathering features high-level forums and dialogue on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum science, energy, climate, and emerging technologies. The three day summit is expected to discuss the roadmap for the future of basic science. At least 100 scientists, including Nobel laureates, winners of major global scientific prizes, and leaders of research institutions are attending the meeting.


Now to discuss this further we are joined by Cameroonian Mathematician, Prof Abdon Atangana- He is attending the summit.

The World Laureates Summit is sitting in Dubai, alongside the World Governments Summit marking a historic integration of science and government.
The gathering features high-level forums and dialogue on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum science, energy, climate, and emerging technologies. The three day summit is expected to discuss the roadmap for the future of basic science. At least 100 scientists, including Nobel laureates, winners of major global scientific prizes, and leaders of research institutions are attending the meeting.
 Now to discuss this further we are joined by Cameroonian Mathematician, Prof Abdon Atangana- He is attending the summit.

World Laureates Summit opens in Dubai alongside World Governments Summit

The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality, Free SA, has raised concerns over proposed regulations linked to South Africa's Hate Crimes and Hate Speech law.

 The group warns that the draft rules could threaten privacy rights, blur the line between criminal hate speech and protected expression, and open the door to government overreach. More than four-hundred citizens have backed its call for the regulations to be revised.

For more on this,  Paul Maritz, Director at Free SA.

The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality, Free SA, has raised concerns over proposed regulations linked to South Africa's Hate Crimes and Hate Speech law.
&nbsp;The group warns that the draft rules could threaten privacy rights, blur the line between criminal hate speech and protected expression, and open the door to government overreach. More than four-hundred citizens have backed its call for the regulations to be revised.
For more on this, &nbsp;Paul Maritz, Director at Free SA.

Free SA raises alarm over draft hate speech regulations in SA

 Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) in Botswana,  has condemned the emerging threats by the powers that be in the southern African country aimed at undermining media freedom.

In recent months, journalists have been subjected to sustained public attacks, including accusations of misinformation, unethical conduct and poor professionalism.

 Shingirai Madondo reports from Gaborone.

&nbsp;Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) in Botswana, &nbsp;has condemned the emerging threats by the powers that be in the southern African country aimed at undermining media freedom.
In recent months, journalists have been subjected to sustained public attacks, including accusations of misinformation, unethical conduct and poor professionalism.
&nbsp;Shingirai Madondo reports from Gaborone.

Media watchdog raises alarm over growing attacks on journalists in Botswana

Nigeria's military says it has killed Abu Khalid, a senior Boko Haram commander, along with 10 other militants in northeastern Borno state.

Abu Khalid was reportedly the group's second-in-command in the Sambisa Forest. The army says no soldiers were harmed, and operations continue against Boko Haram and ISWAP hideouts in the North East.

Jonathan James Lyamgohn, our correspondent in Nigeria,  explains more.

Nigeria's military says it has killed Abu Khalid, a senior Boko Haram commander, along with 10 other militants in northeastern Borno state.
Abu Khalid was reportedly the group's second-in-command in the Sambisa Forest. The army says no soldiers were harmed, and operations continue against Boko Haram and ISWAP hideouts in the North East.
Jonathan James Lyamgohn, our correspondent in Nigeria, &nbsp;explains more.

 Senior Boko Haram Commander killed in Borno: Nigerian Military 

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to face unrest in the east, where fighting persists between government forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

 President Félix Tshisekedi has called for an inclusive national dialogue, setting conditions that it should not question his legitimacy or past court decisions, while emphasising national unity.

To help us understand these developments and what they mean for peace and governance in the DRC,  Jean-Baptiste Gasominari, an independent political analyst specialising in the Great Lakes region.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to face unrest in the east, where fighting persists between government forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
&nbsp;President F&eacute;lix Tshisekedi has called for an inclusive national dialogue, setting conditions that it should not question his legitimacy or past court decisions, while emphasising national unity.
To help us understand these developments and what they mean for peace and governance in the DRC, &nbsp;Jean-Baptiste Gasominari, an independent political analyst specialising in the Great Lakes region.

DRC faces ongoing eastern conflict as Tshisekedi calls for national dialogue

South Africa's Department of Health will this week begin the 2026 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination drive to protect girls aged nine years and older from developing cervical cancer later in life. South Africa continues to record a high number of cases of cervical cancer and related deaths annually, despite the availability of lifesaving vaccines available in public health facilities and the private health sector.Sisi Segalo has more on the story

South Africa's Department of Health will this week begin the 2026 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination drive to protect girls aged nine years and older from developing cervical cancer later in life. South Africa continues to record a high number of cases of cervical cancer and related deaths annually, despite the availability of lifesaving vaccines available in public health facilities and the private health sector.Sisi Segalo has more on the story

South Africa's Department of Health will this week begin the 2026 Human Papilloma Virus 

A new programme is set to equip young changemakers across Africa with essential digital and tech skills. The Diana Award, in partnership with ServiceNow, will offer 10 weeks of hands-on experience in application development, AI, and ServiceNow fundamentals, with support to gain industry-recognised certifications. Asanda Beda spoke to Dr. Tessy Ojo CBE, Chief Executive of the Diana Award..

A new programme is set to equip young changemakers across Africa with essential digital and tech skills. The Diana Award, in partnership with ServiceNow, will offer 10 weeks of hands-on experience in application development, AI, and ServiceNow fundamentals, with support to gain industry-recognised certifications. Asanda Beda spoke to Dr. Tessy Ojo CBE, Chief Executive of the Diana Award..

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