OPINION: Facing twin climate and conflict shocks, governments step up
A more integrated approach to both problems is needed, they say, as is a UN Commissioner on Climate and Security
Colombian former teacher braves coronavirus to rescue Venezuelan girls from sexual abuse
Mayerlin Vergara won the United Nations' Nansen Refugee award on Thursday for rescuing hundreds of girls and boys who have been forced into sex work
Severe flooding in South Sudan displaces more than 600,000 - U.N.
Months of torrential rains, which scientists say have been exacerbated by climate change, have caused widespread flooding
OPINION: Tracking down organ traffickers and their victims
Worldwide, the number of illegal transplants is believed to be somewhere in the region of 10,000 per year
Kenya's top judge advises parliament to dissolve over lack of women
Kenya's Chief Justice David Maraga says failure to enact gender representation legislation is clear testimony of lawmakers' 'lackadaisical attitude and conduct'
Uganda probes killing of 10 refugees in row with locals over water
Uganda says it needs more funds to look after the 1.4 million refugees it hosts as dispute highlights tensions over resources
OPINION: Beyond COVID-19, Africa needs an integrated approach to development
Addressing problems in silos creates false conflicts because health, climate and economic crises are linked
South Sudanese fighter for women's voices honored by U.S. peace group
South Sudanese activist Rita Lopidia was awarded the inaugural Women Building Peace Award for her work promoting women’s participation in peace agreements
Volunteer armies map 'invisible' communities hit by coronavirus
Communities are using open source tools to help contain the coronavirus by mapping handwashing stations and those at risk
Wild weather this year shows growing impact of climate change, scientists say
Scientists are getting better at tracking the links between global warming and intensifying heatwaves, wildfires, storms and extreme rainfall