VOA Africa News Summary

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Tense Calm Returns to Eastern Congo City Rebels positioned outside city of Goma appear to respect unilateral cease-fire Amnesty International Calls for Stronger UN Force in Eastern DRC   Human Rights group also says neighboring countries must pressure warring parties to end violence targeting civilians US Assistant Secretary to Meet DRC President Kabila Over Rebel Insurgency    The US underSecretary of State for African Affairs is expected to meet DRC President Joseph Kabila and other Congolese officials Thursday to address ongoing clashes between the government and the rebels in the restive North Kivu Province. Doctors Without Borders says Forced to End Malnutrition Program in Niger Government ordered suspension of children's feeding program in July, accusing group of exaggerating problem in Maradi Zambians Hold Election to Fill Position of Deceased President   Zambians are electing a new president Thursday to replace late President Levy Mwanawasa, who won international praise for prudent economic management policies and a crackdown on graft. Algerian President Proposes End to Term Limits Constitutional changes could allow President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to seek a third term Zimbabweans Fighting HIV/AIDS Turned Away As State Clinics Close   The closure of the units followed news that the technical review panel of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria backed Harare's application for up to US$500 million 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