Complex causes underpin undernourishment and malnutrition in the Near East and North Africa
Conflict, rapid population growth and urbanization, and a heavy reliance on food imports are posing serious challenges for food security in the Near East and North Africa, although progress has been made in some countries.
S.Sudan army says repels rebel attacks on positions near Bor
Thousands have been killed and more than 800,000 have fled their homes since fighting began in South Sudan two months ago, triggered by a power struggle between President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar, his former deputy whom he sacked in July
C.African Republic militia says will only disarm after Muslim rebels do
The "anti-balaka" self defence militia was formed last year to defend Christian communities targeted by Seleka forces who ousted the president in March, triggering cycles of revenge killings
S.Sudan government orders embattled oil state to keep crude flowing
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/:S.Sudan government orders embattled oil state to keep crude flowing
140 000 people to get cholera vaccine in South Sudan
22 February 2014 -- WHO is working with the South Sudan Government and partners to provide vaccines to protect nearly 140 000 people living in temporary camps in South Sudan against cholera.
Nepal tightens controls of climbers after Everest brawl
NEPAL-EVEREST/ (PIX):Nepal tightens controls of climbers after Everest brawl
S.Sudan's oil output falls to about 170,000 bpd - official
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/OIL (URGENT):S.Sudan's oil output falls to about 170,000 bpd - official
S.Sudan oil state capital divided, says government
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/ (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-S.Sudan oil state capital divided, says government