South Sudan considers ICC membership - minister
Membership of the International Criminal Court would strain north-south relations
Nomadic herders forced to flee in Northern Congo
?When 600 women and children arrive suddenly and set up camp next to a town in northern Congo, an alert signal flashes in your brain," says Azaad Alocco, MSF (M?decins Sans Fronti?res) project coordinator
South Sudan: Support needed for thousands of returnees
South Sudan's independence is a fact after the week-long referendum ended on 15 January. With thousands of people having returned from the north for the elections and to take part in the building of a new nation, an enormous task lies ahead for the new South Sudan. The Danish Refugee Council is now stepping up support in South Sudan to help ensuring sustainable and lasting solutions for the returnees.
Is there any interest in Central African elections?
Africa's first presidential election of the year, due in the Central African Republic on Sunday, is garnering little international attention
Fighting flares in Darfur as world watches south Sudan
The international community is accused of ignoring Darfur crisis as it focuses on independence vote in south Sudan
South Sudan ends independence vote
South Sudan's polling centres close their doors after a week-long vote on independence from the north that could end a vicious cycle of civil war
SUDAN: Protecting children and farming communities from landmines
Informing children of the dangers of landmines is crucial - especially when there's a suspected minefield 100 metres from the local primary school.
UN food aid agency braces for tough 2011
WFP is looking to raise funds of $4.4 billion for 2011 to feed 90 million to 100 million hungry in nearly 75 countries