Sexual violence 'significant' in Syria conflict
Mark TranSome Syrian women and girls interviewed for an International Rescue Committee report have told of attacks involving kidnap, rape, torture and murder.
South Asia gets life-saving vaccine
Mark TranPakistan is set to become the first country in South Asia to introduce the pneumococcal vaccine to protect children against pneumonia.
South Sudan pleads for aid for 'disaster zone'
Mark TranFighting between tribes in its troubled Jonglei state has led South Sudan to declare the area a disaster zone, pleading for help from relief agencies.
Africa's battle for agricultural development
Mark TranWhile policymakers hope small-scale farmers can drive Africa's development, there are clear obstacles to greater productivity.
Graft report urges states to act
Mark TranA joint report by the World Bank and UNODC urges governments to devote more resources to training investigators in fighting financial crime.
Wanted: Jobs to make a better world
Mark TranAbout 600-million new jobs will be needed worldwide in the next 15 years to absorb a burgeoning workforce, mainly in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
Sudan peace slips on oily economics
Mark TranKhartoum's gaping revenue hole has worsened the distrust between the north and south.
One-stop border eases choke point
Mark TranThe Chirundu crossing between Zambia and Zimbabwe is becoming an example of how Africa can benefit from faster customs clearances.
Has Yoweri Museveni outstayed his welcome as Uganda's president?
Mark TranWith corruption rife and autocracy starting to rear its head, many Ugandans want Yoweri Museveni to call time on his 27-year tenure.
Humanitarian disaster looms in drought-stricken Sahel
Mark TranRelief groups are stepping up their appeals for aid to tackle the worsening food crisis in the Sahel region where more than 18-million face hunger.
