Sudan to give UN only limited access in border states
Violence in the region has forced about 417,000 people to flee their homes, the United Nations estimates
INTERVIEW-Shabaab targets Uganda, attacks unlikely to succeed
Somalia militants want to hit Uganda to retaliate for AMISOM role
Violence keeps Syria on edge, Arab mission may extend
Tanks pull back from Zabadani after deal with rebels, but no sign of an overall halt to violence
Hate speech could lead to more atrocities in S. Sudan
Tensions are worsening and violence may escalate, observers say
Home more dangerous for S. Sudanese women than war
Gender inequalities, rooted in culture, often to blame, as well as chronic poverty and a lack of development
Arabs running out of options on Syria violence
Efforts by Syria's Gulf Arab critics to force an end to the conflict are being blocked by other Arab states closer to president Assad
UK urges tougher Syria sanctions, Russia issues warning
Arab foreign ministers are split over how to handle Syria