CPJ Blog: Corruption a no-go zone for South Sudan's journalists
Last week, South Sudan's ruling party secretary-general, Pagan Amum, won an important court battle, absolving him from allegations of receiving a $30 million corrupt payment in 2006.
New tool helps U.S. group track sex crimes in Syria
U.S. rights group uses crowd-sourcing to track rape and other sexual violence across Syria, aims at providing possible evidence to prosecute future human rights violations and war crimes
South Sudan troops withdraw from oil area after clashes
Pull out of South Sudanese troops from one disputed area eases tensions after two days of clashes between the two neighbouring nations
Millions at risk in Sahel, aid plans lack money -UN
Millions of people in Africa's turbulent region are on the brink of starvation due to drought and conflict
Cameroon crippled by fresh crisis
CHOLERA-hit communities in Northern Cameroon have been floored by a second disaster - a massive food crisis. Charity Plan International says thousands of children and adults who were devastated by the waterborne disease last year are now struggling to cope after dire harvests.
EU calls for end to Sudan, S.Sudan clashes
Analysts say tensions between the countries could erupt into a full-blown war and disrupt the surrounding region
UN Council 'deeply alarmed' by Sudan, S.Sudan clashes
Humanitarian aid urgently needed in border regions while talks to resolve disputes reportedly suspended by Sudan