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Against a backdrop of donor fatigue and a deadlock on trade between rich and poor countries, African leaders at a summit here renewed a pledge to keep the world's attention on a continent that is grappling with wars and famine, but also faces new opportunities ahead. While the African leaders said that the three-day conference that ended here Wednesday did not produce magic solutions, they agreed that it helps focus attention on the region's needs.