VOA Africa News Summary

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Zimbabwe Talks Move Toward Compromise     Partial agreement expected Thursday after two full days of intense, long sessions of negotiations mediated by former South African president Thabo Mbeki UN Food Agency Worries About Contributions   On World Food Day agency director urges member states to comply with financial commitments, saying only 10 percent of $22 billion pledged has been made available On World Food Day, Expert Says Much to be Done to End Food Crisis   Financial crisis may slow response to food shortages and high prices Bashir Begins Darfur Peace Conference, Without Rebels Rebels call three-day conference in Khartoum 'an attempt by Sudan's president to win support on the UN Security Council' Ethiopia Rejects Somalia Withdrawal Timetable   PM Meles Zenawi indicates there will be no change in country's determination to keep troops in Somalia until credible international force is ready to replace them Ghana Opposition Parties Talk Unity Ahead Of December Election   Ghanaian opposition parties are reportedly in unity talks aimed at forming a coalition to defeat President John Kufuor's ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in this December general elections. Anti-Corruption Groups Vow Continued Pursuit of Tainted Former Nigerian State Governors   Federal corruption commission exonerates former president and 31 ex-chief executives following unsubstantiated probe of looted state treasuries E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com