Sudanese security forces use tear gas to break up women's protest
The protesters were trying to march towards a large women's prison before security forces moved in
Russia and China back nuclear as a clean-power fix for Africa
Impatient to boost electricity supplies for homes and businesses alike, Ethiopia and other African nations are doing deals paving the way to nuclear power plants
UN sees poverty hope in African uptake of child welfare payments
Children account for the majority of those around the world in extreme poverty, living on less than $1.90 per day, with half of them in Africa, where social security systems are weak
U.S. sends food, medical supplies to Colombia-Venezuela border
U.S. to send food and medical supplies to border where it will be stockpiled until it can be delivered to the Venezuela
At fresh protests, Sudan police fire tear gas at demonstrators
Rights groups say at least 45 people have been killed in more than six weeks
Bots on the ground: How tech can help us beat hunger
In an age of receding multilateralism, the private sector and tech community must help ensure the 2030 Development Agenda stays on track
Briton's death in Kenya adds to long list of aid worker killings
Humanitarian workers worldwide are facing an increase in raids, killings and kidnappings as fighters flout the international laws meant to protect humanitarians
Ethiopia allows almost 1 million refugees to leave camps and work
Refugees can also formally register births, marriages and deaths, and will have access financial services such as bank accounts
Public mistrust after Congo election raises Ebola epidemic anxiety
Fostering confidence in health authorities is essential when fighting a disease that can spread furiously through communities where local services are scant
Too much salt: water desalination plants harm environment - UN
Plants to produce fresh water are pumping out 50 percent more salty brine than previously estimated with damaging effects, study warns