Half S.Sudan's population face food shortages - UN
The world's newest nation is struggling to cope with the fallout from escalating conflict with Sudan
Putin's effort to block US sanctions serves corrupt officials - Hermitage Capital
Putin has made it a top foreign policy goal to reverse U.S. sanctions against a number of Russian individuals and companies
New treatment could reduce sub-Saharan Africa newborn deaths - LSHTM
A new pregnancy treatment could tackle some preventable causes of death for babies in sub-Saharan Africa, researchers say
39,000 sign petition sparked by breast-pinching Ugandan policeman
Group of women stripped down to their bras and marched through Uganda's capital in protest at breast-pinching incident
Senegal singer urges government to tackle Sahel hunger
West African countries faced with food insecurity include Senegal, Gambia, Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso as well as the northern tips of Nigeria and Cameroon
Rains threaten response to conflict in the Sudans -aid groups
Fear of hunger likely to trigger more displacement as people try to get out before rains make trek across border more arduous - International Rescue Committee
From the field: How land rights can make a world of difference
Social enterprise Landesa's mission is to improve the lives of the world's poorest people. Recognizing that the lack of secure land rights is a root cause of global poverty, Landesa's land law and policy experts help poor countries develop and implement land laws, policies and programmes
Mangroves reduce disaster risk, boost income options in Vietnam
Efforts to expand mangrove forests are paying dividends in northern Vietnam
Companies seize land, destroy homes in Cambodia with 'impunity' -UN
Cambodia has experienced an increase in land disputes, often marked by violent protests as the area of land granted to companies rose six-fold between 2010 and 2011
Senegal's hungry say they need help now
In Sahel region more than 15 million people face food insecurity as a result of extended drought and crop losses