First vaccine developed specifically for Africa has 'dramatically reduced' number of cases, according to researchers
New report predicts the continent will more than double in population - from 1.1 billion to 2.4 billion
Oxfam calling on G20 summit to rewrite tax laws that currently allow companies to underpay taxes owed to African countries
Campaign aims to reverse illiteracy among women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s
Top UN human rights officials describes security as 'virtually non-existent' and says state institutions are on the verge of collapse
One week into strike, some 20,000 workers – primarily nurses - say they will stay home until their demands are met
Aid groups are calling on AU countries to renew their commitment to Maputo Declaration
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says $1 billion is still required for emergency needs in African region
FAO reports that a 5-year agricultural initiative in Niger has increased crop yields in project villages, sometimes doubling them
Countries in West Africa try to forge joint strategy to counter movement of armed groups, illegal trafficking of weapons in region
Detention comes ahead of Hissene Habre's trial for alleged crimes against humanity
Michelle Obama encourages students to stick to their studies despite financial difficulties some families might encounter
President of Liberia Albino Society says number of Liberian albinos who die from cancer has been rising
The program, which ends August 31, aims to improve response to gender-based violence
Aid agencies say early preparation is key to reducing risks associated with natural disasters
Government says it could be willing to meet certain opposition demands
Country installed two dozen solar-powered traffic lights in January with hopes of curbing accidents, pedestrian deaths
WHO's top nutritionist says 'the food system is changing and people are consuming more and more food that is manufactured'
New study in Senegal finds standardized test scores increased, with students able to demonstrate better memorization, reasoning
Opposition has called for boycott of elections
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