The mood in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, was euphoric as fans of Hearts of Oak celebrated their triumph over Esperance of Tunisia and the lifting the prestigious CAF Champions League Trophy. AllAfrica's reporter, Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, went out to capture the atmosphere.

The African Development Forum in Addis Ababa, December 3-7, took as its theme "AIDS - The Greatest Leadership Challenge" and aimed to provide a launch pad for a renewed battle against the disease in Africa.

Hungarian philanthropist, George Soros launched the Open Society Initiative for West Africa on Monday, December 11, 2000 in Abuja. AllAfrica was there.

Entrepreneur Philomena Desmond with World Bank President James Wolfensohn at Africa Forum 2000. The event was convened by the World Bank Group - IMF Africa Club.

Diary of a West African Revolution by Ofeibea Quist Arcton

This is a wonderful set of pictures taken by an amateur photographer during his travels throught this beautiful land. They include bits of everyday life in Freetown as well as aerial shots of surrounding areas.

On August 26, 2000, Clinton went to Africa for a whirlwind visit that took him from Abuja, Nigeria to Arusha, Tanzania. Along the way, he renewed his commitment to aiding in Africa's development and security.

South Africa, torn apart in every possible way by apartheid, is still trying to come to terms with its past. ICRC photographer Fred Clarke captures a nation in transition.

Photos by ICRC photographer Fred Clarke capture images from a Geneva Convention Commemoration concert, as well as the current living conditions of the Liberian people.