New South Sudan states source of concern for U.S., Britain, Norway
South Sudan's plans to replace the country's 10 states with 28 new states 'violates peace agreement'
S.Africa asks ICC for more time to explain non-arrest of Bashir
The Sudanese head of state is accused of masterminding genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes
No progress in governance across Africa, Ibrahim survey says
The Ibrahim Index is the most comprehensive survey of its kind on the continent, rating 54 African nations
World's "extremely poor" to fall below 10 pct of global population - World Bank
World Bank's revised poverty line of $1.90 a day reflects new price data while preserving real purchasing power of previous yardstick
Rebels accuse S.Sudan government of attacks weeks after peace deal
Both sides have accused each other of breaking ceasefire ratified by parliament, under pressure from the international community
At U.N., Sudan accuses ICC of targeting African leaders
ICC has accused Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of genocide and crimes against humanity over Darfur
Countries pledge 40,000 U.N. peacekeepers at U.N. summit
More than 50 countries pledge helicopters, medical units and training and equipment to deal with roadside bombs
China's Xi says to commit 8,000 troops for UN peacekeeping force
China to provide $100 million in military assistance to African Union to help set up African standby force
UN appeals for help for Boko Haram displaced; Nigeria a no-show
Millions of people have been forced to flee Boko Haram violence and hit with repeated droughts and floods
SDGs on health needs to go beyond GDP
The health goal is buried in the 17 targets, and too vague