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.

Financial Crisis Threatens World's Most Vulnerable Aid agencies may not get enough money to extend help to world's poorest   Somali Pirates Hijack Another Ship, Drop Ransom for Saudi Tanker   Steel ship MV Adina seized along with seven crew members; pirates are demanding $2 million ransom UN Refugee Agency to Transfer Thousands of DRC Displaced to Safer Locations   Many residents of Kibati Camp will temporarily move to other existing camps, while new site is prepared Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar Wants to Run Again for President   Former Vice President Abubakar says he is being urged by friends and supporters to return to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party South Africa Ruling ANC Under Fire Over New Election Dates   South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party is coming under intense criticism after suggesting that next year's general elections should be held either early in March or later in May. Zimbabwe's Hard-Pressed City Dwellers Cultivate Urban Agriculture   Growing food on small plots is a reaction to rising inflation Red Rose School Offers Hope to Kibera Slum Orphans   The school, which includes nearly 90 students, is privately funded Liberian Chief Justice Bows to Pressure   Photo journalist Sando Moore says the Chief Justice apologized for ordering the confiscation of his camera and offered to pay for any damage to the camera Travel Experts see Heightened Interest in Africa among International Tourists [Part 1 of 5]   Global financial crisis means travelers seek cheaper destinations  Poor Image Blocks Tourist Flow to Africa [Part 2 of 5]   International travel industry experts debate Africa's reputation as tourist destination Ignorance Stymies Efforts to Boost Travel to Africa  [Part 3 of 5]   Experts say international travelers stay away from Africa because of lack of adequate information International Tourists remain concerned about Security in Africa [Part 4 of 5]   Crime reputation damages African tourism Africa looks to 2010 Soccer World Cup to Bolster Tourism [Part 5 of 5]   South Africa's historic hosting of World Cup to increase foreign travel to 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