Africa is keenly awaiting the outcome of the United States elections and wondering how it will affect the fight against HIV/Aids on the world's poorest continent, which is also the hardest hit by the deadly viral disease. Some slam US President George Bush's conservative policies but others wonder whether his rival, Democrat John Kerry can deliver on extravagant promises to double aid funds to fight the pandemic, reopen the borders to immigrants with Aids and ensure the distribution of cheap, efficient generic drugs.