Economic progress depends on sustained bilateral and multilateral aid, on responsible government economic management, and on continued technical assistance from multilateral and bilateral donors.

FORBES: Gambia

Mr Bush recently waived restrictions on military aid to 21 countries, and curbs on economic aid to a further 14, despite their refusal to sign bilateral immunity deals.

ECONOMIST: International Criminal Court

Traditional bilateral relations that focused on aid need to be replaced by new approaches that focus on economic diplomacy.

FORBES: Africa And Obama: What The Continent Should Do In His Second Term