The global crisis triggered by failures in Western financial and banking systems threatens to wipe out economic gains made by many African countries in recent decades.
In this topical briefing, AllAfrica reports on efforts being made to ensure that powerful countries take the needs of developing countries into account in tackling the crisis.
Finance ministers from the world's most powerful countries have said they are committed to helping developing economies cope with the threatened global financial meltdown.
They met in Britain to prepare for the April 2009 London Summit of the G20 group of countries.
President Jakaya Kikwete (above) has called on Africa to send a "clear message" to next month's crucial meeting of the G20.
A South African journalist interviews British Foreign Secretary David Miliband about what the G20 London Summit can do for African countries.
