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Wednesday, 4 November 2009

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Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa:

Severe drought is one of the expected consequence in Africa of climate change African Delegates Call For Stronger Greenhouse Gas Cuts
Barcelona talks stall as group of about 50 African countries air unhappiness about cuts in greenhouse gas emissions that richer nations are prepared to make


Map of Freetown, Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Rebel Convicts Sent to Rwandan Jail
Eight former rebels convicted of atrocities committed during Sierra Leone's decade-long civil war


Sudanese men register to vote in the upcoming general elections in the southern capital of Juba, 01 Nov 2009 Vote Monitoring Group Raises Alarm About Sudan Registration Drive
Carter Center team says its workers are not being accredited to observe massive voter registration drive that began this week


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers her speech at the opening of the World Policy Conference in Marrakech, Morocco, 03 Nov 2009 Clinton Says Washington Following Through on Obama Cairo Promises Audio Clip Available
US secretary of state meets foreign ministers from Middle East, North Africa at democracy and development conference in Morocco


A dry corn field in Ethiopia Ethiopia Biodiversity Law Threatens Food Aid Shipments
New legislation could restrict food imports when millions are suffering from severe malnutrition


3 FDLR soldiers surrendering to the Congolese army are watched by Congolese soldiers near Goma, DRC (File) Rights Group Demands UN Aid Cut-Off to Congolese Army
New York-based Human Rights Watch says UN has taken the right step in suspending logistical support for Congolese army unit accused of committing atrocities against civilians