Topic: Sub-Saharan Africa

U.S. government seeks new solutions to combat global hunger crisis

Proposals include improved seed types, better roads, and more-efficient irrigation systems.

A ‘miracle tree’ that could feed sub-Saharan Africa

The moringa’s leaves and seedpods deliver extraordinary nutrition, advocates say, but aid groups await a formal study.

Mauritania hunts Al Qaeda militants

After seizing power in August, the west African country's military government faces its first big security test.

Dry Storeroom No. 1

The untold stories of London’s Natural History Museum.

As women progress in developing nations, so do those countries' economies

New studies show that it's just 'good economics' to promote the welfare of girls.

The (democratic) ties that bind

A lesson from events in Serbia and Zimbabwe is that democratic freedoms matter.

A water pump for the people

Inventor Martin Fisher designs easy irrigation tools for African farmers.

Diet for a more-crowded planet: plants

Rising incomes raise appetite for meat. But how many can ‘eat like an American’?

Mozambique's informal street traders strive to survive

'Car guard' Titos Ernesto represents the developing world's legions of small-time, off-the-books entrepreneurs.

Mozambique's informal street traders strive to survive

'Car guard' Titos Ernesto represents the developing world's legions of small-time, off-the-books entrepreneurs.

New report highlights ties between global warming and US security

A warming climate would mean less food and more immigration, which could worsen ethnic strife.

Bono and Geldof: France and others fail to deliver Africa aid

G-8 nations called on to fulfill pledges to fight poverty and AIDS.

Smearing Rachel Carson

Reporters on the Job

Saving the children

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

Taking the fire out of farming in Africa

Organic methods, distinct from traditional 'slash and burn' agriculture, holds hope of curbing deforestation and boosting food security

Taking the fire out of farming in Africa

Organic methods, distinct from traditional 'slash and burn' agriculture, holds hope of curbing deforestation and boosting food security

Rise in food prices sparks unrest

Sub-Saharan Africa has been particularly hard hit by the rising global food costs.

Namibia strikes 'new gold' – tourists

Impressive growth of visitors from nontraditional places, including China, now put tourism ahead of gold mining.

Readers respond to 'An End to Poverty'

We asked for your feedback on a vision to end poverty for the last billion poor.

A first step for the global poor – shatter six myths

Abject poverty takes a terrible toll. We can stop it. But we must start by separating fact from fiction.

Bush trip to a bastion of support - Africa

His week-long visit will focus on humanitarian improvements.

Hungary's anti-Roma militia grows

Targeting the criminal activity of the country's minority Roma population, the Magyar Garda style themselves protectors of ethnic Hungarians.

Freedom takes a hit worldwide

A new report by Washington watchdog group Freedom House says a clampdown on political rights made 43 countries 'not free' in 2007.

Oprah's academy: Why educating girls pays off more