World Faces Largest Humanitarian Crisis Since 1945, U.N. Official Says
Conflict and drought have ravaged four countries across North Africa and the Middle East, leaving more than 20 million people in desperate need of food.
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14-Year-Old Who Fled South Sudan: 'They're Killing Women, Children'
The fighting in South Sudan has intensified. In search of refuge, thousands are pouring into neighboring Uganda.
Somaliland To Trump: Take Us Off Your Travel Ban
The self-declared republic believes it should not be included on the list along with Somalia. 'We are two different states," says the foreign minister. It's a long story.
In An International First, Surfer Conquers The Atlantic Alone On A Paddleboard
Chris Bertish set out from Morocco to become the first to make the crossing alone on a stand-up paddleboard. On Thursday, after 93 days, he paddled into the West Indies, with a whole ocean behind him.
Giving Power To Women In Ghana
A school is teaching them to be electrical engineers — and to defy local stereotypes that engineering is a man's job.
Somali Students Help Teachers Learn What It's Like To Be A Refugee
Research shows that schools treat black and white children differently. But in one town in Maine, Somali students are leading workshops on their culture for teachers and administrators.
Drought Threatens To Drive Famine In Somalia As Hunger Kills More Than 100
On Saturday, Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said 110 people died of malnourishment or disease in a single region over a two-day span. About half the country is at risk of famine.
About 250 People Killed, Thousands Homeless After Floods Strike Zimbabwe
Officials in Zimbabwe, which faced a severe drought last year, have declared a national disaster and appealed to international donors for $100 million to help flood-stricken areas.
A Dip In Global Prices Creates Cocoa Crisis For Ivory Coast's Farmers
Ivory coast is the world's largest cocoa producer. But a bumper crop combined with a fall in the global demand for chocolate and a dip in cocoa prices are hurting the country's cocoa farmers.
South Sudan's Civil War Sparks Africa's Largest Refugee Crisis
Nearly half a million South Sudanese have fled into northern Uganda since last July, carrying with them signs of abuse, famine and tales of ethnic violence.