Somali forces attack rebels near strategic town
Kenyan troops entered Somalia nearly five weeks ago to dismantle the al Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab rebels
Sudan upgrading air bases in volatile border region -monitor
Sudan's foreign ministry dismisses the report, saying it is aimed at bolstering international sympathy for armed rebel groups
South Sudan accuses Sudan of air strike on refugee camp
There were no initial reports of casualties
Entries Open For 2011 UNEP Young Environmental Journalist Award
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is pleased to open the 2011 UNEP Young Environmental Journalist Award.
Direct aid transfers are efficient way to tackle poverty ? report
Providing international aid directly to the poorest and most vulnerable people shows clear and immediate benefits, according to a report by Britain's National Audit Office