Lack of infrastructure beleaguers aid work in the Congo
The rising hills and the dipping valleys of the DRC are picturesque from the little cabin. Its nose slices through the low clouds with ease, although the turbulence increases with each.
Don't Forget the People (Afghanistan)
The current situation in Afghanistan takes the focus away from its long-suffering people. Already struggling in a violent and chronically poor country, the Afghan people are more vulnerable than ever. The need to provide crisis relief ? and equally important ? sustainable support that will help the Afghan people recover and rebuild their communities is critical.
Global climate models need regional sensitivity
Global climate change models are of limited use to agricultural policymakers in some regions of the developing world, according to a report by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS).
In spotlight, Uganda says Congo slows hunt for Kony
Uganda complains army needs access to Congo to find Kony, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes
Handicap International sends an emergency team to Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) to protect the civilian population
Following a series of explosions at a munitions dump in Congo's capital Brazzaville on Sunday 4th March, Handicap International is sending a team to the city to respond to the emergency situation.