Expect more war, hunger, Islamist violence in 2018 -Geneva think-tank
Violence and insecurity are likely to deteriorate in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Ethiopia, Mali, Somalia, and Syria
Tribal militia kill 43 in S.Sudan's Jonglei state, abduct women, children
The killings are the latest chapter in a chain of revenge attacks, cattle raiding, and child abduction between the Murle and the Dinka Bor tribe
South Sudan war seeps into homes, spurring domestic violence
"If there is ever going to be long-term peace in South Sudan, violence against women and girls must be addressed"
ANALYSIS-Calls to end Africa's 'horrific' land deals after Indian firm's fallout
"These large-scale plantations and farms are displacing people who have lived there for generations, without creating jobs for the locals or enhancing food security"
FEATURE-Crocodiles, pythons and militias: South Sudan's children risk death for school
"I know there could be crocodiles, pythons and Guinea worm in here and I'm scared every day"
Pope, at service for Africa, decries murder of women and children
Francis had planned to go later this year to South Sudan, which has been hit by civil war, famine and a refugee crisis, but had to scrap the project for security reasons
South Sudan risks famine within months - charity
"If the current conditions continue, a famine is likely in 2018"
EXCLUSIVE-Tillerson under fire: U.S. diplomats accuse him of breaking child soldiers law
U.S. officials accuse Secretary of State Rex Tillerson of violating a federal law designed to stop foreign militaries from enlisting child soldiers
INTERVIEW-Education revolution needed to spur African leadership
"Our curriculums and education systems really have a lot of hang-ups from the past"
Conflict and climate push 224 million Africans into hunger - U.N.
Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its poverty and reliance on rain-fed agriculture