Unknown attackers threaten to worsen Ebola epidemic in Congo
The current Ebola epidemic, first declared in August, is believed to have killed at least 561 people, so far, and infected over 300 more
Ebola treatment centre in Congo reopens after attack - ministry
Aid workers have faced mistrust in some areas as they try to contain the worst Ebola outbreak in Congo's history.
Malawi offers $7,000 reward to stop albino killings
Belief in witchcraft is widespread in rural Malawi, fuelling ritual killings particularly targeting people with albinism because of the belief that their body parts can increase wealth
Congo Ebola centre set on fire after armed attack
On Sunday unidentified assailants set fire to another treatment centre in the nearby town of Katwa, killing a nurse
Don't overlook Africa's 'fragile' states for social businesses, urge industry experts
'Fragile states' can still be win-win destinations for those seeking to run profitable businesses that also improve the lives of the needy
Attackers torch Ebola treatment centre in Congo, patients evacuated
The outbreak has killed 546 people since July, according to the Congolese health ministry.
U.N. reports mass rape, killings, torture in S.Sudan despite peace deal
In some stricken areas, 65 percent of females and 36 percent of males may have been sexually abused
Less than 5 percent of refugees needing new homes resettled in 2018 -UN
The United States took in 17,113 resettled refugees in 2018, leading 27 countries who resettled a total of 55,692 refugees under programmes run by U.N.
Global count finds cases of child soldiers more than doubling
Children are recruited to be fighters, informants, looters, messengers, spies and as domestic and sexual slaves