Relief Supplies Reach Remote Akobo In South Sudan, With Joint Operation By UNICEF and WFP
Emergency distribution points set up as crisis escalates JUBA - An urgent operation to deliver food, vaccines, nutrition supplements and other vital relief supplies to one of the most isolated areas of conflict-affected South Sudan has begun today, as part of a joint response by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
First six countries to benefit from Africa-led fund
Africa Solidarity Trust Fund to support ongoing efforts to eradicate hunger, reduce malnutrition and poverty.
U.N. raises alarm over escalating violence in Darfur
A fresh wave of violence in Darfur has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people this year, U.N. and African Union officials say
South Sudan: Restoring peace between refugees and villagers in Maban County
The first thing needed is to restore the confidence of refugee camp residents like Fatna, who fears a repeat of recent violence that forced thousands to flee the camp.
Wawindaji haramu wa wanyama pori nchini Kenya washirikiana na al Shabaab kwa biashara ya makaa – polisi
Reports suggest income from charcoal trade to the Middle East may be funding al Shabaab terror activities as well as fueling deforestation, INTERPOL and Kenyan police officials say
Squeezed Kenyan poachers switch to al Shabaab charcoal racket - police
Reports suggest income from charcoal trade to the Middle East may be funding al Shabaab terror activities as well as fueling deforestation, INTERPOL and Kenyan police officials say
Africa's youth key to strengthening agricultural economy
More investment needed to create new opportunities for young people in the sector, FAO Director-General tells Regional Conference.
Insecure land tenure holds back post-conflict African societies, say experts
A lack of clear-cut and secure land rights means people from post-conflict African countries are prevented from getting the most out of land they rely upon for survival, experts say.
Kenya orders Somali refugees back to camps after attacks
Until now, refugees able support themselves or in need of specialised education or medical care have been allowed to live in urban areas
Pease keepers from UNAMID look at an RPG-7 projectile that was found at the Al-Abassi camp for internally displaced persons, after an attack by rebels, in Mellit town
REFILE - CORRECTION TYPO Peace keepers from the United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) look at an RPG-7 projectile that was found at the Al-Abassi camp for internally displaced persons, after an attack by rebels, in Mellit town, North Darfur March 25, 2014. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah (SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST)