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 »

Youth inclusion into the country's broader social and economic agenda can have a significant impact on development and prosperity, says the World Bank. Read more »

The governor of northern Bengo province, João Bernardo de Miranda stressed the importance of the re-opening of the Mabubas hydro-electric dam. Read more »

The government has set up a Disaster Steering Technical Committee which will work hand in hand with the existing National Disaster Steering Committee in order to alleviate ... 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 »

Heavy rains are set to continue for a while still the meteorological department has warned. Persisting floods has seen an increase in the number of lives lost including the ... Read more »

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