Reuters

Racism against people of African descent remains systemic in many parts of the world, the U.N. human rights chief said in a video address published on Monday, calling for states to dismantle discrimination and prosecute law enforcement officials for unlawful killings.

Communities in Madagascar are on the verge of starvation, with women and children walking for hours to reach food after the worst drought in four decades devastated the south of the island, the World Food Programme said. Soraya Ali reports.

Communities in Madagascar are on the verge of starvation, with women and children walking for hours to reach food after the worst drought in four decades devastated the south of the island, the World Food Programme said. Soraya Ali reports.