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Morgan Tsvangirai addresses press conference in Harare, 02 Apr
2008 Zimbabwean Opposition Denies Talks with Mugabe to Relinquish Power
Unofficial results show MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai won 49 percent of votes, compared to 41 percent for President Robert Mugabe


Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai addresses a rally
in Harare, 23 Mar 23, 2008 Zimbabwe Opposition Says It’s Ready to Win Possible Election Run-Off  Audio Clip Available
Zimbabwe’s main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Morgan Tsvangirai says it is prepared to defeat incumbent President Robert Mugabe in a possible election run-off.


Morgan Tsvangirai addresses a press conference in Harare, 01 Apr
2008 Zimbabwe Opposition Claims Victory in Presidential, Parliamentary Elections  Audio Clip Available
Zimbabwe Election Commission, charged with compiling the official results, has yet to announce any returns from the presidential election


An Ivorian man in Abidjan, the commercial capital of Ivory Coast,
counts his money as Ivorians are able to do less and less with their
little money when food prices skyrocket, 01 April 2008 Ivorians Protest Food Prices; Government Bows to Pressure  Audio Clip Available
Reports from commercial capital, Abidjan, say protesters, mostly women and youths, blocked roads and fought with police for a second day of violent demonstations


Malaria
is spread by mosquitoes UN Foundation Charity Launches Faith-Based Malaria Eradication Drive  Audio Clip Available
Some 25 million Lutherans and Methodists worldwide are expected to participate in new effort to raise awareness and money to help wipe out malaria


Kenya_Kibaki_and_Odinga_100 Kenyans Voice Disappointment with Leadership’s Dissension Over Cabinet  Audio Clip Available
A cross section of Kenyans have reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with both the government and the opposition after a power-sharing deal that led to a coalition government failed to name a working cabinet.


US soldier in guard tower over looking military-run Camp Delta
prison in Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base, June 27, 2006  Two Somali Detainees at Guantanamo Search for New Home  Audio Clip Available
Authorities See Few Remaining Options in Efforts to Repatriate Them with Relatives in Somaliland


Newly inaugurated Botswana President Seretse Ian Khama inspects a
guard of honour in Gaberone, 1 Apr 2008 African Leaders Urged to Emulate Botswana's Political Transition  Audio Clip Available
Modesi Maphanyane, former director of the Media Institute of Southern Africa, Botswana Chapter, says African Leaders should follow their own constitutions


USAID Public-Private Partnership Boosts Coffee Production in Uganda  Audio Clip Available
Farmers hope to increase exports


USAID launches Primary Education Initiative in Malawi
Three million pupils to benefit from radio programs in schools


Southern Africa-Based NGO Supports Cross Border Traders
Cross border traders association helps Zimbabweans operate in Zambia and other countries


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