VOA Africa News Summary

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Military Leaders in Guinea Claim They Have Taken Power But civilian government in Conakry says it is still in charge after death of long-time president Lansana Conte Food Crisis Continues, Especially in Sub-Saharan Africa   Only a fraction of $22 billion pledged for agriculture by donors in June has been given Bleak Christmas for Zimbabweans as Child Malnutrition Soars United Nations says half the country's population needs emergency food aid UNHCR to Distribute Aid to Thousands in DRC United Nations reports more than 70,000 people are homeless and living in makeshift camps after fleeing fighting between LRA rebels, government troops Rebel Training Camp Discovered in Niger Delta Joint Military Task Force says new recruits being trained in long range shooting, use of explosives 3 Chinese Ships to Head to Somali Coast   Military says unprecedented deployment will help with international efforts to combat pirates Recent Attacks Aim to Pressure Rebels to Sign Peace Deal, Says Uganda Minister   Ugandan residents affected by the insurgency of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels are expressing fear that their lives are in danger after regional forces attacked rebel held positions. Former Taylor Wife to Sue Liberian Government If Assets Freeze Order is Issued   Jewel Howard Taylor, former wife of ex-Liberian president Charles Taylor says any executive order would contravene Liberia's constitution 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