Marathon man to put S.Sudan on map at Olympics
Refugee from Sudan's civil war wins right to compete in the Olympic marathon as an independent
When is a condom more than a condom?
Condoms are still cheap, effective - and very controversial
FACTBOX-Regions where water disputes are fuelling tensions
Disputes over water are common around the world, exacerbated by climate change, growing populations, rapid urbanisation, increased irrigation and a rising demand for alternative energy sources such as hydroelectricity
Sudan restricts protest coverage, cracks down on press
Authorities in Sudan must stop their crackdown on press coverage of the ongoing protests in Khartoum and allow the media to report independently without fear of retaliation, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. At least two journalists have been detained without charge; a third journalist's whereabouts are unknown, although local news accounts say the reporter may be in state custody. In addition, authorities have confiscated particular editions of at least three newspapers and also banned a daily from publishing, news reports said.
Spraying cattle with insecticides cuts sleeping sickness
[NAIROBI] Spraying cattle with insecticides may be a cheaper, more effective option for controlling sleeping sickness certain parts of Uganda than trypanocides, which target the parasite, according to a study.
Sudan wants S.Sudan deal but pins impasse on Juba
The split left unresolved conflicts including disagreements over fees for S.Sudan's oil exports and the demarcation of a shared border
US cuts military aid to Rwanda over Congo
The U.S. decision was widely seen as a significant shift in policy because Washington has stood by Rwanda in the past
S.Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing, suspends direct talks
The two countries split peacefully last year, but many issues remain unsolved, and the two old foes came close to all-out war in April