Monday, July 23, 2007

VOA Africa News Summary

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Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa.

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Sudan Sudan Won't Allow Darfur Peacekeepers to Use All Means Necessary
Foreign ministry spokesman says he believes compromise can be found even though demand may be deal-breaker for UN Security Council


French First Lady Cecilia Sarkozy, 14 Jul 2007 France's First Lady in Libya to Urge Release of Nurses
Secretary of state in charge of parliamentary relations says Ceclia Sarkozy's presence underlines French government's concern over future of five Bulgarian nurses and Palestinian doctor


Doctors_Without_Borders_access_to_essential_medicine_logo_150_12Nov04_Eng2a New Report Raises Concerns Over Price of New AIDS Drugs Audio Clip Available
Doctors Without Borders releases report at International AIDS Society Conference in Australia


Bill Clinton Former US President Clinton Launches Program for Subsidized Malaria Drugs
Project will enable patients to buy life-saving ACT drugs 90 percent cheaper than current market price in Tanzania


80_Liberian_President Whistle Blower of Liberia's Alleged Coup Plot Speaks Audio Clip Available
Woewiyu says he blew the whistle because he has a responsibility as a senior citizen to make sure that the peace that Liberians fought for becomes a lasting thing


Cameroon's President Paul Biya walks past a car  after  the end of polling for municiple and legislative elections in the  residential quater Bastos in Yaounde, 22 Jul 2007 Cameroon's Opposition to Challenge Sunday's Election Audio Clip Available
Cameroon's main opposition Social Democratic Front (SDF) says it will file a protest Monday to country's electoral commission to dispute Sunday's parliamentary and municipal elections


Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at VOA Liberians in US Face Possible Deportation
There is a deep sense of anxiety these days in the Liberian community in the United States


Immigration Court Delays Frustrate Asylum Seekers Audio Clip Available
Long court processing time adds to what appears to be inequitable decision-making


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