VOA Africa News Summary

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Somali President Names New Prime Minister Close ally Mohamed Mohamud Guled to replace Nur Hassan Hussein in spite of strong vote of confidence by parliament, Monday Mugabe Ally Wounded in Zimbabwe Shooting   State media reports Air Marshall Perence Shiri was allegedly shot in hand while driving to farm near Harare, which he seized from white farmer several years ago South Africa-Zimbabwe Mediation Unsuccessful says Analyst   South Africa-Zimbabwe Mediation Unsuccessful says Analyst Botswana Rejects Zimbabwe's Accusations as Lies   Botswana foreign minister Phandu Skelemani says Zimbabwe is trying to divert attention from Robert Mugabe's failure to resolve the economic and political problems facing Zimbabwe Nigeria's Outgoing Regulator Vows No Letup in Crackdowns on Fake Drugs Dora Akunyili cut down on counterfeit and dangerous medicines from 80 to 20 percent in Nigeria in seven years Uganda's LRA Rebels Call for Halt to Regional Military Offensive   LRA chief peace negotiator David Matsanga says the LRA would defend itself if the military attacks do not stop Nigeria to Build First Light Rail System for West Africa   Is to ease traffic congestion in Nigeria's port city 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