Drip irrigation can help Sahel adapt to climate change
By Christian Rouxel The effects of climate change have increased uncertainty about family farms in Africa being able to produce a minimum yield of vegetables. Especially in the Sahel region, the limited availably of water resources for irrigation and the e
Displaced Chadians call on government to rebuild their villages
Hundreds of thousands of people uprooted by violence in the east say they can't return to ruined communities
Hungry Chadians eating ant food after locusts attack crops
Many farmers hit by last year's drought have lost their crops again - and some villagers are so hungry they're raiding ant hills for food.
LIVEBLOG: News and views from the worlds biggest anti-corruption conference
Our correspondents are blogging live from the International Anti-Corruption-Conference in Bangkok
Reuters Chief: Be ready to lose stories to avoid losing more lives
Reuters Editor-in-Chief talks of unacceptable risks to journalists' lives
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Colombias displaced seek refuge in Buenaventura
In the middle of jungle rainforest along Colombia's western Pacific Coast, lies the city of Buenaventura, the country's most important port. The port is a focal point for Colombia's exports, handling about 60 percent of the country's trade. With its outlet
Drugs drive hidden displacement in Colombia's city slums
Drug-fuelled violence in cities is pushing growing numbers of people to move to different parts of town or to other urban centres