IPI: One Year after Mubarak: Interview on Press Freedom with Egypt Independent Managing Editor Lina Attalah
It has been a year since the heady days of revolution that lead to the end of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year reign. But a year later, journalists covering the continuing demonstrations are still being targeted in the streets, and those pushing for greater media freedom face setback after setback.
Sexually transmitted infections: tackling taboo illnesses on the frontline
Valentine's Day means red roses and romance for many but the downside of passion and unprotected sex is the vast number of people in pain and in danger of death from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
E.Africa should be prepared for further food insecurity - weather forecasters
East Africa, still battling a hunger crisis, should be prepared for another dry spell and further food insecurity due to the persistence of La Ni?a weather conditions
ACT Alliance Appeal: Assistance to Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia
Constant attacks in the areas within Sudan's Blue Nile state have caused a large number of Sudanese civilians seeking refuge in western Ethiopia. The Lutheran World Federation-Department for World Service is planning to provide support to the displaced families.
Arab League backs Syria opposition, calls for peacekeepers
The Arab League throws its support firmly behind the opposition mounting an uprising against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, and calls for the U.N. Security Council to send peacekeepers to halt bloodshed
Arabs end Syrian mission, seek joint UN force
Ministers decide to end diplomatic cooperation with Syria