eastern Africa

Women sit on the ground wearing colorful head wraps waiting for aid.

A month after Cyclone Idai, governments struggle to secure crucial recovery funds

Last month, Cyclone Idai devastated southeastern African nations of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. The World Bank has estimated more than $2 billion will be needed for recovery. Mozambique's $337 million humanitarian response plan, largely made up of an appeal for $281 million after the cyclone hit, was only 23% funded as of April 15, 2019.

A month after Cyclone Idai, governments struggle to secure crucial recovery funds

In Ethiopia, a Saudi company leases land to grow and export rice

In Ethiopia, a Saudi company leases land to grow and export rice

Two forms of birth control put women at risk for HIV

Two forms of birth control put women at risk for HIV

Remembering Wangari Maathai

Remembering Wangari Maathai