African countries seek to widen access, produce content

In North and South, critics see “Doha round” as a run-around

Health standards in rich countries limit continent’s ability to export

Collecting small arms to forestall renewed violence

Migrants who leave their countries in search of work are currently not adequately protected by international law

When war ends: transforming Africa’s fighters into builders

More financing for Millennium Development Goals, but still far to go

Better local communications can boost development, democracy

But estimates vary and uncertainties abound

An interview with Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai

Donor momentum builds for greater aid to the continent