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.

USGS: 6.0 Earthquake hits Tanzania Quake was felt in Nairobi, where buildings shook for several minutes; no reports of injuries or damage Somalia PM Unaware of Reported China Oil Deal Ali Mohamed Gedi says no such deal can be reached until nation's parliament endorses new oil law Apartheid Era Crimes Ready for Prosecution Former top South African law enforcement officials first to be tried US Agency Seeks Higher Profile at AGOA Summit in Accra US African Development Foundation invests in 240 African companies White House Says Zimbabwe Government Further Eroding Liberty Statement says Zimbabwean government's irresponsible economic policies will only worsen inflation, unemployment, food shortages and poverty Deal Expected in Libyan HIV Case Libyan officials say judicial body may agree to release medics once families of infected children receive compensation Ethiopia Pardon Board to Decide Fate of Convicted Opposition Leaders Advisor to Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says convicted opposition leaders have admitted guilt and asked the government for pardon Zimbabwe Price Controls Wreak Havoc on Economy Many locally owned enterprises already considering closure