Prompts worries about food supply
Officials say cartels now have documented links to criminal groups in Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, and Nigeria
CPJ says Ethiopia holding eight journalists in prison, only neighboring Eritrea holds more jailed journalists in Africa
Senate Foreign Appropriations Committee says country's history of human rights abuse is alarming, must be addressed
The allegations against the SPLA include beatings, intimidation, killing, torture and rape
As violence has intensified in Syria, a recent trip to northern Jordan near Syrian border shows how, why dangerous practice is thriving
South Sudanese troops at standstill as they await talks on UN Security Council resolution; commanders awaiting orders on next move
Development, which benefits rebels, worries citizens and threatens to increase tension between two countries
Clean water is a necessity of life, severe drought, water shortages are on the rise
Called 'nodding' disease, it affects children as young as five, causing epilepsy, seizures and, in some cases, blindness
Recent string of attacks has left many feeling just as insecure as in home they left
SPLA will attempt to collect an estimated 20,000 small arms from Murle, Lou Nuer tribes
