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Tuesday 27 October 2009

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Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa:

Chief Prosecutor Stephen Rapp (R) at the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone, The Hague, Netherlands (File) Sierra Leone Tribunal Hands Down Final Rulings
UN-backed war crimes court for Sierra Leone upholds prison sentences for 3 rebel leaders convicted of crimes against humanity


Former special court prosecutor crane signed indictments against Charles Taylor Former Prosecutor Calls Sierra Leone Special Court Remarkable Audio Clip Available
David Crane says many precedents for international crimes set


Map of Harare in Zimbabwe Independent Media Still Struggling in Zimbabwe
Agreement that brought about Zimbabwe's unity government includes provisions that require the government to license independent broadcasters and newspapers


US Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson talks to the media as he stands infront of the US and Kenyan flags at US ambassador's residence in Nairobi, Kenya, 26 Oct 2009 US Issues Travel Ban Against Prominent Kenyan Official
US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson says US is not happy with the pace of reforms in Kenya; additional visas may be revoked for impeding key government reforms


Republic of South Africa South African Mid-Term Budget Faces Severe Shortfall Audio Clip Available
Sharp drop in tax revenues blamed on global economic crisis


Niger Delta region in Nigeria Nigerian Rebels Declare Indefinite Ceasefire
Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta calls peace talks with government 'a serious and meaningful dialogue'