UN struggling to deliver food aid in South Sudan as rains cut off vast areas
Aid groups also have to contend with being targeted by armed groups operating in South Sudan
Africa's trafficking gangs flourish as nations fail to work together
More than 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders annually
Which countries have the highest rates of modern slavery and most victims?
North Korea, Eritrea and Burundi are estimated to have the world's highest rates of modern-day slavery
South Sudan government, main opposition group sign peace deal
The agreement provides for creating a new 35-member government comprising 20 ministers from the current government of President Salva Kiir
Medical aid group MSF suspends work in part of S.Sudan after office overrun
Unidentified armed men stormed one of the compounds, looted property and burned equipment
North Korea, Eritrea have world's highest rates of modern slavery - report
More than 40 million people were enslaved around the world as of 2016
South Sudan's president Kiir says ready to accept peace deal
The deal being negotiated in Sudan would give the country five vice presidents and also covers security and power sharing
Sudan extends ceasefire with rebels until year-end - statement
Thousands of people have been killed in Sudan's civil wars, including the conflict in the western Darfur region
Sudan teen jailed for killing 'rapist' husband appeals for 'unconditional freedom'
Noura Hussein's case gained global attention in May, with 1.5 million people signing a petition appealing for clemency
South Sudan parliament extends president's term until 2021
Move likely to undermine peace talks as opposition groups have said the change would be illegal