Africa

A pupil gets a hot lunch in Kibera, Nairobi. WFP/Martin Karimi

In Kenya’s Low-Income Settlements, A Hot Lunch Uplifts Education

Inside the the cells of Libya's notorious jail, Abu Salim. Photo: UNSMIL/Iason Athanasiadis

UN reports widespread human rights abuses in Libya, where ‘complete impunity prevails’

UN Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Volker Türk talks to displaced Nigerian children in Malkohi host community, Yola, Nigeria.

UNHCR calls on Nigeria to heed wishes of internally displaced

In Bangui on 14 February 2016, an electoral officer (right) assists a voter at a polling station for the Central African Republic’s run-off presidential elections. A re-run of the 30 December 2015 legislative elections was also held. UN Photo/Nektarios Ma

Ban commends peaceful holding of elections in the Central African Republic

Africa Central African Republic (CAR)

UN Police conducts search operation in Juba Protection of Civilians site, South Sudan. Photo: UNMISS

South Sudan on ‘verge of fragmenting’, UN officials warn Security Council

Voters in the Central African Republic (CAR) went to the polls on 30 December 2015. Photo: MINUSCA

Ahead of polls, Ban calls on all Central Africans, including candidates, to ensure credible elections

Africa Central African Republic (CAR)

Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler. UN Photo/Manuel Elías

UN envoy for Libya welcomes 'major breakthrough' on formation of unity government

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf (left) with members of the all-female Indian Formed Police Unit serving with the UN Mission in Liberia. Photo: Emmanuel Tobey/UNMIL

Hailed as ‘role models,’ all-female Indian police unit departs UN mission in Liberia

Burcao - Somaliland's largest livestock market. Photo: ISTVS/Apollo Habtamu/Flickr

Drought spells disaster for Somali herders

Photo:WFP/Melese Awoke

Drought In Ethiopia: 10 Million People In Need

Africa Ethiopia

Retailers are embracing the system, because it brings them new customers who couldn’t afford to buy food from shops before. Photo:WFP/Laila Ali

In Mogadishu, WFP Is Supporting The Most Vulnerable People With Cash-Based Transfers

Africa Mogadishu

Refugees from South Kordofan arrive in Ajuong Thonk. Photo: Albert González Farran/IRIN

Books not bombs for Sudan refugees