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Change Agent Cereal banks empower women and fight famine in Africa's Sahel region

Groups such as the World Food Program and Care are joining forces to create all-women-managed cereal banks in villages throughout the drought-prone Sahel region of Africa. They help protect against famine, but also empower women.

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Change Agent Mobile technology boosts access to clean water for the poor

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Africa Monitor Arms, drugs, and human trafficking: What does the future hold for northern Mali?

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Latin America Monitor Mexico takes on Brazil for Olympic soccer gold

Global News Blog Is international justice finally finding its footing?

Hillary Clinton goes to sub-Saharan Africa: a counterpoise to China's sway?

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