VOA English - Africa http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=960&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica VOA English - Africa en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:48:36 GMT 2009-11-24T02:48:36Z en-us Obama Honors Human Rights Activists from Zimbabwe http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=72045907&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FObama-Honors-Human-Rights-Activists-from-Zimbabwe-72045907.html Two human rights activists from Zimbabwe were honored at the White House on Monday night. President Barack Obama led the tribute by presenting awards to the leaders of Women of Zimbabwe Arise, or WOZA. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:48:36 GMT a0663ee45103b82418f67ea7efbfe57a Paula Wolfson 2009-11-24T02:48:36Z New Book Calls for Revisiting Liberia's 'Historic' Relations With United States http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=69469412&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2Fa-13-2009-11-05-voa3.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 880c03911476bda0ef559423768a7dab 2009-11-05T06:00:00Z Both Candidates Predict Victory in Tuesday's Liberia Senatorial By-Election http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=71232002&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FLiberia-Super-Tuesday-23November09-e2a-71232002.html Geraldine Doe-Sheriff says she will make laws to make corruption a nonbailable offense Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:23:03 GMT 35ebb1392a660d5b0b2f23d7275ae87a James Butty 2009-11-23T21:23:03Z DRC Government to Broadcast Live ICC Trial http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=71752262&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FDRC-Government-to-Broadcast-Live-ICC-Trial--71752262.html The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Information Minister says his country’s official radio and television will provide live coverage of Tuesday’s trial of Congolese militiamen at the International Criminal Court in The Hague Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:33:51 GMT 886d161d7198c31354e5bcd869fb8345 Peter Clottey 2009-11-23T19:33:51Z Most Opponents of Guinea Military Reject Power-Sharing Plan http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=71737577&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FMost-Opponents-of-Guinea-Military-Reject-Power-Sharing-Plan-71737577.html Opposition alliance refuse regional mediator, Burkinabe President Blaise Compaore's plan for interim government, which includes Guinea's military ruler Captain Moussa Camara Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:29:44 GMT 4a930aa318793644fcd354d61dc18329 Scott Stearns 2009-11-23T19:29:44Z Women Fatten Sheep to Raise Money for School Fees http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=71591517&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FWomen-Fatten-Sheep-to-Raise-Money-for-School-Fees-71591517.html A group of women in Southeastern Senegal pooled their money, bought 25 sheep for $35 each, now selling their largest ones for around $165, in their latest business project, called Operation Tabaski Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:09:10 GMT 1bca2b1564e3b1147b2cce47f9d4eb17 Ricci Shryock 2009-11-23T16:09:10Z US Congressman Criticizes Puntland For Abusive Behavior http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=71703082&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FUS-Congressman-Criticizes-Puntland-For-Abusive-Behavior--71703082.html The government of the semi-autonomous Somali region of Puntland has been sharply criticized by a U.S. lawmaker, who says Puntland authorities are routinely arresting, handing over men from neighboring Ogaden region to Ethiopian security Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:48:16 GMT f3ba4554a79ee00853fdeb94e7b9194e 2009-11-23T18:48:16Z Senegalese Children Claim Their Rights http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=71102407&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FSenegalese-Children-Claim-Their-Rights-71102407.html Educators, government ministers and international partners gather at primary school in Dakar Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:59:59 GMT 556f1f01e9e384f3bddd4b396e0f047e Anne Look 2009-11-23T00:59:59Z Ghana’s VP Says Government Will Bolster Democratic Institutions http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=71040862&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FGhanas-VP-Says-Government-Will-Bolster-Democratic-Institutions--71040862.html Ghana's Vice President John Dramani Mahama also paid tribute to those who drafted the country’s constitution which stipulates, among others, the freedom of speech, religion and association. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:10:17 GMT f132e333873c0ffd22b71db2aa542ea5 Peter Clotty 2009-11-22T22:10:17Z Concern About Human Rights As Ethiopia Prepares For Elections http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70700067&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FHuman-Rights-Ethiopiar-Elections-2009-11-21-70700067.html Ethiopians go to polls next year amidst concerns about human rights abuses. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:26:16 GMT 40bfb02bd98dbb889735987b87857e65 Douglas Mpuga 2009-11-21T18:26:16Z Pirates Seize Greek-Owned Ship off Yemen http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70836717&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FPirates-Seize-Greek-Owned-Ship-off-Yemen-70836717.html A Kenyan maritime official says pirates have hijacked a Greek-owned bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden, near Yemen Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:46:38 GMT 9512f499f4ab1da7500e6b731019cf4e VOA News 2009-11-22T12:46:38Z Nigerian Army Says Insecurity in Niger Delta is Over http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70693532&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2F21nov09-Nigerian-Army-Says-Insecurity-in-Niger-Delta-is-Over-70693532.html The Nigerian military says the oil-rich Niger Delta has returned to normal after years of attacks that crippled the country's oil industry and created widespread insecurity. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:39:03 GMT 8caa1a9892a6de13385958d65ae7fd10 Gilbert da Costa 2009-11-21T15:39:03Z Aftermath of Egyptian Football Loss to Algeria Raises Tensions http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70649822&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FAftermath-of-Egyptian-Football-Loss-to-Algeria-Raises-Tensions-70649822.html Relations between Egypt and Algeria have been taking a serious turn for the worse in the aftermath of Algeria's World Cup playoff qualifying victory over Egypt's national football (soccer) team in Khartoum on Wednesday Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:14 GMT 9e165a5a0c85e233a4f82a44107247f2 Edward Yeranian 2009-11-20T21:38:14Z Kenyan School Benefits from One Laptop Per Child Initiative http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70636777&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FKenyan-School-Benefits-from-One-Laptop-Per-Child-Initiative--70636777.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:02 GMT efcb8b3a661a8d60a0af5a072671c1fc Cathy Majtenyi 2009-11-20T21:15:02Z Drug Trafficking Leads to Addiction Problems in Guinea Bissau http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70640367&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FDrug-Trafficking-Leads-to-Addiction-Problems-in-Guinea-Bissau-70640367.html Guinea-Bissau drug treatment center struggles with flood of addicts Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:06 GMT 1f01e56214ce3971a5c13352c52bed74 2009-11-20T21:09:06Z Somali Prime Minister: Food Summit Highlights Millennium Goal Lag http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70644562&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FFood-summit-somalia-pm-interview-70644562.html Umar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke says the summit just concluded in Rome has been helpful because it drew the world's attention to the problem of world hunger, but it has also shown there's still a long way to go to meet UN goals for improving food security worldwide. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:26 GMT d33085ca6c0c28a809bba81a562936f5 Selah Hennessy 2009-11-20T21:06:26Z Researchers, Aid Groups Optimistic About Malaria Fight http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70573462&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FResearchers-Aid-Groups-Optimistic-About-Malaria-Fight-70573462.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:59:03 GMT fabbc341fe46bbc8511e6799aa50ed8a MacKenzie Babb 2009-11-20T00:59:03Z Ethiopia Convicts 27 in Coup Plot http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70544837&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FEthiopia-Convicts-27-in-Coup-Plot-70544837.html An Ethiopian court has convicted 27 people accused of conspiring to create public havoc in an attempt to bring down Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's government. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:33:07 GMT fd48b47d4e2b038522d83d9b17ce1804 2009-11-19T22:33:07Z UN Mission Defends Its Peacekeeping Efforts in DRC http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=70539932&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2FUN-Mission-Defends-Its-Peacekeeping-Efforts-in-DRC--70539932.html MONUC says it will pursue its mandate despite calls by critics urging its departure Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:06:19 GMT 6adf08180ca0c1f56b956ee9fd1e7a37 Peter Clotty 2009-11-19T22:06:19Z Cross-Examination Begins in War Crimes Trial of Former Liberian President http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571127&44=69822907&32=7079&7=578687&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fafrica%2Fa-13-2009-11-10-voa15-69822907.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:24:46 GMT fd3735c1da033292b7e7fb225cd3eb62 2009-11-19T21:24:46Z