Wednesday, October 15, 2008

VOA Africa News Summary

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Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa.

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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo (file photo) Nigerian Graft Probe Clears Former President And 31 Governors
The Investigation Centered On Olusegun Obasanjo's 8-year tenure


fao logo 93 13mar01.jpg UN Agency Warns Not to Forget Food Crisis  Audio Clip Available
Food and Agriculture Organization says financial turmoil drawing attention away from food insecurity problems


Thabo Mbeki, 21 Sep 2008 Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Talks Resume
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki is again mediating the talks between President Robert Mugabe and main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai


U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Jendayi Frazer US Seeks Cooperation with China in Africa  Audio Clip Available
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Jendayi Frazer says coordinating US and Chinese aid would prevent overlapping projects, lead to more efficient use of resources


African National Congress veteran Mbhazima Shilowa addresses journalists in Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 Oct 2008 Breakaway Party from South Africa's Ruling ANC Appears Certain
Former premier of Gauteng, the country's richest province, resigns from ANC to become convener of what is being billed as national consultative convention to be held November 2


Shitaye, 12, looks after her family's crop in southern Ethiopia, 10 Oct 2008 Ethiopia Appeals for Additional Food Aid  Audio Clip Available
Agricultural and Rural Development minister asks donor nations, humanitarian agencies to boost food aid pledges to alleviate shortages


USAID Project Treats Nigerian Women with Reproductive Tract Afflictions
Thousands in northern Nigeria receive relief from fistula


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