South African Airways would have made a very nice OW partner, especially for OWEs. CX and I believe QF already code share with SAA.
AA used to have a relationship with SAA but Delta displaced AA when SAA joined SkyTeam.
I can't think of any other African carriers that I would risk my life on voluntarily...
[This message has been edited by PaulSEA1 (edited 12-19-2001).]