Monday, July 16, 2007

VOA Africa News Summary

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Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa.

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Sudan Sudan Denies it is Accusing United States of Backing Coup Plot
Allegations made by presidential assistant; US embassy statement categorically denies any connection with what it called 'alleged conspiracy'


Two women walk past empty bread baskets in a supermarket in  Harare, Zimbabwe, 10 Jul 2007 Zimbabwe Price Controls Wreak Havoc on Economy Audio Clip Available
Many locally owned enterprises already considering closure


Ethiopia Ethiopian Opposition Leaders Given Life Sentences Audio Clip Available
Accused tried for their alleged involvement in demonstrations two years ago in which hundreds of thousands of people protested results of national elections


US assistant secretary for African affairs Jendayi Frazer (05  June 2007 file photo) US-Africa Trade Increases As AGOA Forum Opens in Ghana Audio Clip Available
U.S. official says the real power for economic growth and poverty alleviation comes from trade


Governor of Plateau State Joshua Dariye Nigeria to File Multiple Looting, Embezzlement Counts vs. Four Ex-Govs This Week in Court Audio Clip Available
Jigawa, Abia, Taraba, and Plateau State Execs Are the First of 31 Govs to Face Prosecution under Yar'Adua


kenya gov anyang nyongo 150 eng 1oct04.jpg Kenya's Opposition ODM-Kenya Holds Rally Audio Clip Available
Kenya's main opposition party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM-Kenya) held a rally Sunday with all its presidential aspirants present, to show unity within the top leadership of the party.


Drug Trafficking in West Africa on the Rise
Drug Trafficking in West Africa on the Rise recent drug report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes says trafficking and use of cocaine and other drugs is on the rise in West Africa.


Somalia Violence Continues in Somalia Ahead of Reconciliation Conference
Witnesses say grenades thrown at Ethiopian soldiers Saturday as they patrolled neighborhood in Mogadishu


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