A: Hello, I have to see the doctor right now! B: What makes you feel this is an emergency? A: I feel like I cant breathe well. B: How long has this been going on? A: It started last night. B: In the event of a real emergency, please dial 911. A: I kn...
By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 30 April 2008 Nigeria, Africa's biggest importer of rice, plans to buy 500,000 tons of rice amid a global grain shortage. Gilbert da Costa reports for VOA from Abuja the purchase was approved during a meeting of President Um...
By Peta Thornycroft Harare 20 February 2006 The recent split in Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change has the country's opposition in disarray. However, a potential new leader has moved into view....