President's tour of Southern Africa strengthens South-South ties

Lacking drugs, doctors and solidarity, Africa counts its dead

“Singapore issues” could undermine local enterprises in Africa

Donors must also be held accountable for their policies and practices

High-yielding 'Nerica' varieties to combat hunger and rural poverty

Wider drugs provision can prolong lives, avert economic collapse

Expanding cooperation in trade, investment and technical assistance

Annan urges action to prevent future tragedies

Quota systems allow more women to gain elected office

But financing for treatment remains short of needs

'A sign of democratic maturity'