U.N. launches record $22.2 billion humanitarian appeal for 2017
More than half of the money will be used to address the needs of people caught up in crises in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and South Sudan
South Sudanese flee as country edges closer to "genocide"
"Schoolgirls were raped ... There is no proper security. Everything was destroyed. People were killed like animals"
Uganda rejects Amnesty's accusation of extra-judicial killings
The latest wave of unrest began started shortly after Uganda's disputed presidential elections in February
Uganda rejects Amnesty's accusation of extra-judicial killings
The latest wave of unrest began started shortly after Uganda's disputed presidential elections in February
Amnesty warns over extrajudicial killings after deadly Uganda clashes
At least 46 members of king Charles Wesley Mumbere's guards died fighting police and soldiers
Half of population in Central African Republic need aid - U.N.
Deadly outbreaks of violence have erupted across the country since September
Uganda says 55 police, tribal insurgents killed in clashes
The opposition has accused the government of stoking tensions in the region, where the opposition has strong support, with a clamp down on political activity
East Congo militia kills 30 civilians, most from rival ethnic group
Militias claiming to represent the two ethnic groups have engaged in tit-for-tat violence throughout the year that has killed dozens of civilians
Fighting in Central African Republic kills 16 people
"These acts constitute grave access liable to be pursued judicially by national and international tribunals"
INTERVIEW-Under fire, ICC prosecutor says to uphold fight against atrocities
Gambia, South Africa and Burundi have said they are quitting the International Criminal Court