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.

Bush Administration Calls Aid to Africa, Elsewhere, Great Success   USAID Administrator praises PEPFAR, Millennium Challenge Corporation Zimbabwe Welcomes Return of Tsvangirai for Crisis Talks Reaction comes after South African government announced President Kgalema Motlanthe would go to Harare Monday to mediate between two rivals Rights Advocates Seek Temporary Status for Zimbabwe Emigres   Border crossings strain South Africa's asylum policy, prompting criticism that growing numbers of refugees face deportation Somali Pirates Release Danish Ship, Crew Spokesman says ransom was parachuted to pirates from plane, but did not specify how much was paid Islamists Take Over Ethiopian Bases in Mogadishu Residents say the Islamic Courts Union militia have tightened security and are now in charge of most positions in city US to Get Aggressive Against Somali Pirates Vice Admiral William Gortney says he expects approval by next week of a plan to hunt down and arrest suspected pirates African Union Troops Claim They're Ready to Maintain Peace in Mogadishu   The African Union forces in Somalia (AMISOM) say they are prepared to ensure stability in Mogadishu now that Ethiopian troops have completed their troop withdrawal from the Somali capital. 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