OPINION: Unleashing the power of women to transform the world’s poorest countries
If we are committed to transforming the lives of women across the globe, we have to start with the least developed countries
INTERVIEW-African refugees held captive in Libya to go to Rwanda in coming weeks - UNHCR
Libya has become the main conduit for Africans fleeing war and poverty trying to reach Europe, since former leader Muammar Gaddafi was toppled 2011
OPINION: We must change our relationship with land to solve climate and biodiversity crises
Communities are breaking down due to the loss of life and livelihoods from land degradation and drought
Global renewables investment to triple this decade - U.N.
By the end of 2019, there will be more solar capacity installed this decade than any other power generation technology, says report
World food prices dip in Aug for third month running -U.N. FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization food price index averaged 169.8 points last month from an upwardly revised 171.7 points in July.
Ebola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death
Scientists say study shows urgent need for more research into long-term effects of Ebola infection
Ebola death toll in east Congo outbreak climbs above 2,000
More than 3,000 people are believed to have been infected in the current outbreak as teams struggle to curb virus in remote, conflict-hit areas
Global measles cases three times higher than last year - WHO
Health experts warn of 'backsliding' on tackling epidemics as cases hit highest level in more than a decade
OPINION:- Can we turn the tide on hunger with a new wave of seed support?
Supplying African farmers with high-yielding, climate resilient varieties of crops could slash hunger and malnutrition
Amid safety fears, Burundi to repatriate 200,000 refugees from Tanzania
Hundreds are still fleeing the country every month and 'conditions in Burundi are not currently conducive to promote returns, U.N. says