Africa's COVID-19 case fatality rate surpasses global level
Africa's youthful population previously kept death rates lower than world averages - but as nations face a tough second wave they are now rising
Egypt's cabinet toughens law banning female genital mutilation
Perpetrators could be jailed for up to 20 years under amendments aimed at stamping out the ancient practice
Lone Ethiopian child refugees seen at risk of exploitation in Sudan
Tracing their family members is complicated by camp relocations and lack of access to conflict-hit Tigray region, aid workers say
World Bank to invest $5 bln in 11 African countries
The cash will go to restoring damaged environments and improving livelihoods as countries recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
FACTBOX-What is female genital mutilation? Where is it practised?
New law says United States should lead the way in banning the ritual
From floods and fires to locusts, 'climate breakdown' cost rich and poor in 2020
Extreme weather claimed thousands of lives and caused losses worth tens of billions of dollars worldwide this year, says Christian Aid
Hungry for change: Faulty food systems laid bare by COVID-19 and climate crises
The pandemic has made it harder for farmers - already grappling with climate extremes - to sell their harvests, while rising poverty pushes more city residents to use food banks
In Christmas message curbed by COVID-19, pope calls on nations to share vaccines
Francis said that profits must not overtake humanity in the scrabble for COVID-19 vaccines as he gave a virtual Xmas service
From coronavirus crackdowns to court battles: 10 top LGBT+ stories in 2020
In 2020, Bhutan and Gabon lifted gay sex bans while Uganda clamped down on the LGBT+ community
Somaliland cans female football tournament as un-Islamic
The Somaliland Women's Football Tournament was expected to begin on Thursday in the capital Hargeisa