VOA Africa News Summary

Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa. To listen or watch one of our programs or to read more visit our website at www.voaafrica.com.

Arab States Meet to Discuss Solution to Pirate Attacks   Meeting explores ways to launch joint effort to curb piracy, protect Suez Canal traffic Russia Sending More Ships to Fight Somali Pirates Russian destroyer, 'Neustrashimy', already patrolling Gulf of Aden, along with ships from US, India, and other countries UN Security Council Takes Action on DRC and Somalia Security Council approves more troops for MONUC and allows sanctions against those hindering Somali peace process NGO Works to Empower Women in Eastern DRC   Many women walk for days to flee fighting and find food and shelter for families White House Rally to Seek Obama Guarantees for Funding, Fighting AIDS Advocacy groups, HIV victims plan preemptive "inauguration ceremony" to persuade incoming president to upgrade health resources Regional Organizations Help Guide African Development   The Economic Community of West Africa mobilizes donor aid to help in regional efforts 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