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.

Ethiopia Pardons 38 Opposition Members Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says prisoners' constitutional rights fully restored, including right to vote and seek public office Despite Pardons, Others Still Face Trial in Ethiopia ActionAid concerned about election monitors In South Africa, Ruling ANC Finds Dissatisfaction at Local Level Protests and marches point to lack of basic services Cameroonians Enthusiastic but Apathetic About Sunday's Elections Cameroonians see some progress in preparation to elections, but fear ruling CPDM could still win Sunday's elections Zambia Protesters Seek New Ways to Ratify Their New Constitution A coalition of non-governmental organizations, churches, and students staged a protest march Thursday through central Lusaka to contest a proposal that seeks to influence the mode of adopting Zambia's newly drafted constitution Nairobi Implements a Successful Public Ban on Smoking Stiff Fines Help Discourage Residents from Lighting Up in Public Places Zimbabwe Loses Three Prominent Musicians This Month Fans say goodbye to Edwin Hama, Ndinoda Akanaka, Philani Dube