VOA Africa News Summary

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Fighting in Congo Approaches Goma Rebels advance closer to provincial capital, after overrunning several smaller cities and beating back government forces on main road to town Red Cross Intends to Boost Medical Teams in Goma, as Fighting in Eastern DRC Increases   However, ICRC says fighting makes assessing situation difficult UN Seeks More Troops for DRC Mission Envoy Alan Doss says that more troops are needed quickly so UN peacekeeping force can adequately protect thousands of civilians caught in latest surge in violence Zambia Ruling Party Dismisses Latest Pre-Election Presidential Poll   Zambia's ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) is sharply dismissing a new poll as a sham that does not reflect the enthusiasm of its partisans ahead of Thursday's presidential by-election. Contraceptive Use Increases in Muslim-Dominated Northern Nigeria Women go to local hospital to take advantage of a family planning program for poor in Kano Academic Program Gives Boost to Rwandan Coffee Sales   This year, for first time, Rwanda's coffee exports are expected to top $50 million WHO Reports Immunization Programs Save Millions of Lives World Health Organization reports 3.5 million children in world's poorest countries alive today thanks to programs funded by GAVI Alliance between 2000 and 2008 Malawi women push for parliamentary positions with help of 50:50 program -   President Bingu wa Mutharika has pledged his support. E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com