Protecting livelihoods and safeguarding food security in conflict contexts
Over the past ten years, the number of violent conflicts around the world has increased significantly, having a negative impact on food production and availability.
South Sudanese say hope peace deal helps revive economy
Since war broke out in 2013, tens of thousands of people have been killed, a third of the population has fled their homes and the economy has been ruined
South Sudan government and rebels reach peace deal
Fuelled by personal and ethnic rivalries, the conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced an estimated quarter of South Sudan's population of 12 million
Moves to cut emissions could cause more hunger than climate change - study
"It will become difficult for the poor and vulnerable people to buy enough food"
Burundi reversing school pregnancy ban not enough to protect girls - campaigners
Campaigners say tens of thousands of girls in Africa are ostracised or shamed for becoming pregnant every year, despite most having no sex education
UN struggling to deliver food aid in South Sudan as rains cut off vast areas
Aid groups also have to contend with being targeted by armed groups operating in South Sudan
Africa's trafficking gangs flourish as nations fail to work together
More than 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders annually
Which countries have the highest rates of modern slavery and most victims?
North Korea, Eritrea and Burundi are estimated to have the world's highest rates of modern-day slavery
South Sudan government, main opposition group sign peace deal
The agreement provides for creating a new 35-member government comprising 20 ministers from the current government of President Salva Kiir
Medical aid group MSF suspends work in part of S.Sudan after office overrun
Unidentified armed men stormed one of the compounds, looted property and burned equipment