Thursday, July 26, 2007

VOA Africa News Summary

VOANews.com - News from Voice of  America

Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa.

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Côte d'Ivoire UN Investigates Sexual Misconduct Charges Against Ivory Coast Peacekeepers
Moroccan peacekeeping unit confined to barracks in northern city of Bouake, except for essential daytime duties


Swaziland Two Days of Pro-Democracy Demonstrations in Swaziland
Protests largest in 10 years


Umara Yar'Adua (30 Mar 2007) Nigerian President Swears In New Cabinet
Umaru Yar'Adua warns his Cabinet members against corruption, which has been major problem in country


The World Health Organization now recommends that all children be  given two measles vaccinations. For HIV-positive children, repeated  vaccinations may be needed to maintain protection HIV-Infected Children Must Repeat Measles Vaccinations Audio Clip Available
New research shows that for many HIV-infected children, measles vaccination provides only temporary immunity; repeated vaccinations are necessary to ensure protection


Two women walk past empty bread baskets in a supermarket in  Harare, Zimbabwe, 10 Jul 2007 Zimbabwe Price Control Arrests Rise to Nearly 5,000
Government ordered price cuts of up to 50 percent on many basic goods late last month in effort to curb inflation rate


Zimbabwe Artists Develop Alternative Skills to Survive Audio Clip Available
Musicians vary their styles to gain wider audience


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