Despite the country's agricultural potential, DR Congo has the has the highest estimated prevalence of malnutrition in the world. Read more »

While hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by fighting, several have also been subject to human rights violations, says Amnesty International. Read more »

Despite rapid economic growth in some African countries in recent years, no government can rightfully claim that all its citizens have access to enough affordable, nutritious food ... Read more »

Senegalese singer Baaba Maal has appealed for international aid and called on the government to come up with a quick response plan to the unfolding hunger situation. Read more »

Implementing organic agricultural practices will have major benefits for the continent's nutritional and environmental needs as well as creating jobs, experts say. Read more »

The two countries signed two memoranda of understanding, aimed at encouraging co-operation in the area of energy. Read more »

Ethiopia's Gibe III dam will make it very difficult for indigenous farmers and fishers to sustain their livelihoods, writes the Worldwatch Institute. Read more »

The two countries are looking forward to end previous hostilities and improve relations of cooperation and good neighbourliness after a diplomatic visit by Malawi's new president ... Read more »

A ceremony to mark the voluntary repatriation of local refugees has taken place at the Ocire Camp in Namibia. Read more »

West African mediators entered crisis talks with Guinea-Bissau's former governing party to resolve the political crises in Mali and Guinea Bissau. Read more »