South Sudan: A Mother's Tale
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes in South Sudan’s Jonglei State because of renewed fighting. WFP is providing food to thousands of these displaced people, offering a lifeline to families who have been hiding in the bush for fear of being caught up in the conflict.
Forced displacement from CAR continuing amid widespread lawlessness
More than 62,000 refugees have fled to neighbouring countries since the latest CAR crisis erupted last December
Forced displacement from CAR continuing amid lawlessness
UNHCR says it is extremely concerned by reports of insecurity in CAR that have forced thousands to flee in recent weeks.
Ethiopian dams won't cause harm - ex-head of Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority
Former head of Ethiopia’s Environmental Protection Authority says controversial new dams will not cut off water supplies downstream
Sudan sets Sept. 6 deadline to allow flow of South Sudan oil
The African Union has stepped up efforts to prevent Sudan from stopping the export of South Sudan's oil
European Commission Funds Life-Saving Food For DRC Refugees Arriving In Uganda
KAMPALA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Uganda today welcomed a contribution of nearly US$2.6 million (€2 million) from the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Department (ECHO) to support newly-arrived refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
From supermarkets to refugee camps, bar-codes speed up the process of distributing food
A technology common to many shoppers is helping UNHCR in South Sudan to reduce the time refugees must wait for their monthly rations.
US condemns Iraq bombing wave; new violence kills 7 more
The renewed violence has raised fears that Iraq could relapse into the sectarian bloodbath of 2006-2007 when tens of thousands were killed
Attackers in South Sudan kill local MSF staff member
SOUTHSUDAN-ATTACK/MSF:Attackers in South Sudan kill local MSF staff member