Malian refugees face dire conditions in neighbouring states
Residents of northern Mali are torn between fleeing the violence at home and enduring harsh conditions in refugee camps in neighbouring countries, aid agencies say
Anti-sleeping sickness drives may also need to target animals
Trying to eliminate the main form of sleeping sickness in Africa by only targeting humans may end in failure as the disease would soon return from its animal reservoir, according to a study published 17th January.
UK demands 'real action' from global meeting on violence against women
Ahead of March meeting of the U.N Commission on the Status of Women, Britain says its time to turn the tide on gender violence
Rape occurring daily in and around Goma camps, says MSF
The medical charity denounces Congolese authorities and warring rebel groups for failing to protect civilians