Ban Ki-moon sets African issues high on the global agenda

States vow to ‘spare no effort’ in freeing child soldiers

Transforming an African war risk into a peace asset

Beijing offers continent more aid, trade and business

“Peer review” highlights progress, need for more reforms

With Sudan crisis sharpening, UN sees no time for “half measures”

Lessen inequities to reduce poverty and reach MDGs, says UN

Progress in a few countries, but huge effort remains

UN Special Adviser urges firm measures against Darfur slaughter