Thursday, August 2, 2007

VOA Africa News Summary

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Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa.

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Somali Federal Government soldiers patrol a street in Mogadishu,  14 July 2007 At Least 10 Dead in Latest Somalia Violence
Mogadishu wracked by violence since December, when Somali government ousted rival Islamist movement with help of Ethiopian troops


150_afp_somalia_mogadishu_bakara_attacks_07jul07_210 Exodus From Mogadishu Resumes, As Violence Continues Audio Clip Available
UNHCR says 30,000 people have fled since June


Uganda Uganda Reports Outbreak of Deadly Marburg Virus
Disease kills one person and infects another at remote gold mine near border with Democratic Republic of Congo


Tanzanian President Hopeful About Nation's Economic Progress
President Kikwete's goal is to move Tanzania from "the list of least developed countries to middle income countries" as quickly as possible


Rwanda's Foreign Minister Charles Murigande (File Photo) Rwanda Reacts With Shock to France's Release of Genocide Suspects Audio Clip Available
Rwandan President Paul Kagame's government has reacted with shock and disappointment to France's release of two suspects alleged to have played a significant role in the genocide of 1994.


Malawi Malawi's Finance Minister Vows to Continue Spending Amid Budget Controversy Audio Clip Available
Malawi's finance minister has vowed to go ahead with public spending despite the political standoff between President Bingu Wa Mutharika and the opposition-controlled parliament


Many Foreigners Decide to Stay in Zimbabwe Audio Clip Available
They say despite economic decline, situation still better than in their homeland.


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