Fighting flares in Darfur as world watches south Sudan
The international community is accused of ignoring Darfur crisis as it focuses on independence vote in south Sudan
Kenya Red Cross appeals for $19mln for drought
"We don't need to wait to see emaciated animals or people dying ... for us to act," says Red Cross official
Fourth Kenyan minister facing graft case
No Kenyan minister has ever been convicted of corruption
Could independence signal end of hunger in south Sudan?
Between 20 and 50 percent of south Sudan's population requires food aid each year
South Sudanese hope for better health care with independence
Deprived hospital reminder of dire state of health care in south Sudan
South Sudanese welcomed home but reintegration poses problems
Poverty, food shortages and a rise in urban slums are just some of the problems aid workers expect from the influx of southerners
South Sudanese face tough homecoming ahead of independence vote
An estimated 77,996 people returned to south Sudan in the six weeks up to Dec. 15 - UN OCHA
Major outbreak of killer kala azar disease hits south Sudan
Chronic malnutrition worsens outbreak of deadly parasitic illness, MSF warns
Zimbabwe braces for mass deportations from South Africa
Between 12,000 and 24,000 Zimbabweans could potentially be expelled each month from neighbouring South Africa