VOA Africa News Summary

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International Observers Witness U.S. Elections   Zambian observer impressed by US polls Kenyans Anxiously Await US Presidential Election Results   Kenyans are anxiously waiting for the outcome of the United States presidential election as Americans head to the polls to choose a successor to outgoing President George W. Bush. United Nations Delivering Critical Supplies to Displaced Congolese Fighting destroys camps, leaves tens of thousands of internally displaced Congolese Nearly 40,000 Attempt Gulf of Aden Crossing This Year From Somalia to Yemen   UN refugee agency says 600 have died, often at the hands of smugglers Nigerian Armed Group Offers to Help Free Kidnapped Lebanese Engineer Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta says it was not behind attack but will work to locate hostage, negotiate with abductors UN Secretary General to Meet Leaders of DRC and Rwanda Soon   United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is expected to meet Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila and Rwanda President Paul Kagame soon to resolve the ongoing rebel insurgency in eastern Congo. Development Expert says New President must not Neglect International Responsibilities - PART 1 of 5   U.S. development economist Nancy Birdsall says new administration will face unprecedented global challenges Security Expert says New US Administration must Develop Fragile States - PART 2 of 5   Stewart Patrick of Council on Foreign Relations warns that failed countries pose grave threats to America Top Environmental Economist says Next US Administration must Focus on Climate Change - PART 3 of 5   Scientist David Wheeler advises new man in White House to help Africa implement environmentally friendly policies - otherwise US will suffer consequences Health Economist says New US Administration must Modify HIV AIDS Policy - PART 4 of 5   PEPFAR program lauded internationally but expert says new administration must change it in several essential ways New Man in White House urged to build Power and Roads in Africa - PART 5 of 5   Development expert Vijaya Ramachandran suggests US-sponsored 'Clean Infrastructure Initiative' for Africa 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