Prostitutes and rights activists demand decriminalization, access to health services, decry police harassment, stigma
Despite widespread optimism surrounding conference, some average Somalis worry key opinions won't be heard
Kenyan Defense Forces working to pacify 'liberated' towns like Tabda before resuming march on aJust l-Shabab strongholds
VOA's Gabe Joselow reports from Kenya-Somalia border where Islamic militants are preventing food aid from being delivered
Sub-Saharan Africa is lowest-ranked region in world on UN's education development index
A government raid on a meeting of gay rights activists in Uganda prompts debate on country's stance towards homosexuals
Standoff over oil pipeline, shipping fees with North has both sides on edge
Khartoum sets April deadline for South Sudanese nationals living in north to register or leave country
Sudan, South Sudan leaders fire escalating verbal salvos as tensions continue to reach breaking point
FAO director credits rain, improved harvest and enormous humanitarian response
While overall number of Facebook users across continent rose, usage in most developed African nations is underwhelming
Partial election results show president's PPRD party won far fewer seats than in 2006 election
Tactic threatens both South Sudan, Sudan economies, increases tensions simmering since south declared independence in July
Aid organization says conflict along the border prevents transportation of aid as the number of people fleeing to refugee camps increase
UN says many of the tens of thousands of returnees are visibly wounded, and will need a lot of assistance, including food and water
Somalis in Nairobi say move by bank, intended to stop funding for Somali militants, will instead harm ordinary people
Threat of war, outstanding political, economic tensions with north remain darkest clouds on horizon for newest nation
Gladys Muthoni, 29, died in a taxi as she was being rushed to the hospital
Drivers decide to continue working during the peak season as many customers are traveling for the holidays
Among biggest achievements was approval of European Union plan to negotiate future legal deal to combat climate change
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