Why the latest ceasefire presents a precious window for progress
The latest violence has heightened fears of a humanitarian crisis
Hunger, looting and now suspected cholera hit South Sudan
The World Food Programme is considering airdropping food outside Juba, but the government is restricting its helicopter movements
Dodging costs and power cuts, Tanzanian firms profit from solar drive
With the help of government tax cuts, solar energy for manufacturing is taking off in Tanzania
Uganda's president opposes arms embargo on South Sudan
At least 272 people have died in the latest clashes between forces loyal to South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his rival, Vice President Riek Machar
Iraq's marshes, once drained by Saddam, named world heritage site
Iraq's Marsh Arabs have lived in the wetlands, thought to be the biblical Garden of Eden, for millennia
U.S. raps South Sudan for preventing civilians from fleeing fighting
State Department spokeswoman condemns government actions which prevent civilians from boarding flights out of South Sudan
Uganda troops in South Sudan to evacuate citizens after violence
Juba, the capital, has been calm since Monday evening but residents remain tense and many foreigners have been leaving
Uganda troops in South Sudan to evacuate citizens after violence
Juba, the capital, has been calm since Monday evening but residents remain tense and many foreigners have been leaving