In marking World Humanitarian Day today, we pay special tribute to women humanitarians around the world. These incredible aid workers answer the call of service and work in various capacities across the African continent to help those forced to flee. Here are some of their stories:

GENEVA — A recent flare-up in violence in northwest Central African Republic has sent thousands fleeing for their lives. The U.N. refugee agency reports more than 5,000 refugees from CAR have arrived in southern Chad since December 27. The new year is off to a bad start for thousands of people ...

HINTHADA- The government is now exploring untouched beaches in Ayeyawady Region with the aim to bolster the booming tourism industry. At present, the development of tourism industry has given first priority to the Gaw Yan Gyi Island and Shwe Thaung Yan Beach. “In the past, the visitors went to...

AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania on Monday met with UNICEF’s deputy executive director, Geeta Rao Gupta, to discuss the UN agency’s efforts to support women and children in Jordan. Talks also covered the ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza residents suffering as a result of the co...

The New Mon State Party (NMSP), the ethnic armed group of the Mon people, will not take part in the upcoming 21st Century Panglong Conference, if it’s only allowed to attend as an observer, according to NMSP’s Chairman Nai Htaw Mon. The Chairman stated the above in a press conference after the 7...