A new study by the World Food Programme and Swaziland's government has revealed that the country's reliance on international donors hasn't helped avert the reality of chronic food ... Read more »

The United Nations health agency today called for ensuring that women have accurate information and support regarding the importance of breastfeeding. Read more »

According to the Bureau of Statistics, inflation has risen from 3.6 percent in June to 5.1 percent in July. Drought led to a reduction in food supplies and an increase in prices. Read more »

Analysis of Zimbabwe's Presidential Election ... Hopeful New Report on HIV/AIDS in Eastern, Southern Africa ... Egyptian Protesters Continue to Clash Read more »

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) has published the first installment in a new series which presents key data on government commitment to reduce hunger and undernutrition ... Read more »

President Jacob Zuma has met with South African-born Hollywood actress Charlize Theron where they extensively discussed ways to improve the struggle against HIV/Aids in South ... Read more »

As Nelson Mandela, 95, enters his 52nd day in hospital the presidency has declined to comment on an international news agency report that he had undergone surgery. Read more »

Dr. Mohamud Sheikh Nurein Said of Kenya is the 2013 Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award winner. The award is the National Peace Corps Association's highest honor, given to Said in ... Read more »

As the influential leader of Zambia's Kaonde people, Chief Jonathan Eshiloni Mumena's decision to undergo male circumcision was nothing short of a public health practitioner's ... Read more »

Health Minister Muhammed Pate has voluntarily resigned to take up an appointment as a professor at the Duke University Global Health Institute in the United States. Read more »