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Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa:

H1N1: Do Rich Nations Have Obligation to Help Developing World Tackle Flu Pandemic? Initial scarcity of vaccine may delay availability for poor nations Gabon Awaits Presidential Results Three candidates declare victory: Former defense minister Ali Ben Bongo, long-time opposition leader Pierre Mamboundou, and former interior minister Andre Mba Obame South Africa Gets Tough on Smoking New laws boost fines, restrict tobacco marketing, protect children Libya's Gadhafi Marks 40 Years in Power Some world leaders expected to attend festivities for anniversary of military coup that brought him to power Libyans Defend Megrahi Welcome Convicted Lockerbie bomber, who has terminal cancer, was released last month by Scotland on compassionate grounds Thousands Felled by Diarrhea Outbreak in Ethiopian Capital Ethiopia reports 4,000 Acute Watery Diarrhea cases have been confirmed in the past 10 days, as UN says children might be especially vulnerable to infection because of malnutrition Experts Say Better Information Will Help Nations Adapt to Climate Change About 2,500 decision makers and scientists from 150 nations are studying environmental issues at third World Climate Conference Nigerian Amnesty Plan Facing Critical Challenges Despite amnesty, plan to end militant attacks in volatile delta appears to be in danger of falling apart