US oil firm prosecutions show need for transparency - activists
Activists push for greater transparency about payments by US oil/gas firms
To reduce flood threats, Nepal builds climate risk into planning
As the risk of climate change-related disasters rises, Nepal is bringing a range of agencies together to prepare
Indonesia probes violations of indigenous rights in contested forests
Divisions over laws determining who owns forest land have fuelled conflict and displaced indigenous people
Somaly Mam resigns from foundation after probe into her personal history
A two-month-long legal investigation into allegations of false biographical claims tarnishes two decades of service against sex trafficking
Ex-CEO of Tanzania's state-run power company charged with graft
Charges against the former head of Tanzania’s state-run power company is a sign the government is getting tough on graft.
Relatives of Colombia disappeared see little hope of justice-report
Colombia peace talks may lead to discovery of more missing people's graves, but relatives are losing hope after 50 years of fighting
Students say degrees are bought for cash at Mali universities, report alleges financial mismanagement
A government report shows widespread corruption at universities in Mali and degrees awarded in exchange for cash.
Don’t let "xenophobic forces" cut British aid - deputy PM
Prosperity is very unevenly distributed in some fast-growing economies and Britain should not stop aid to nations like Nigeria, deputy PM says
Filipinos lack climate protection on the ground, despite laws
Local governments are short of funding and know-how to implement laws and policies to reduce climate impacts
TrustLaw launches index to chart rise of pro bono work
TrustLaw sees huge and rising demand for pro bono work, founder says network of law firms involved is spreading