Uganda

Refugees from Tchomia in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrive on boat at the Nsonga landing site on April 9th, 2018, in Nsonga, Uganda.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

Researchers say a conservation initiative known as a payments for ecosystem services really paid off in terms of preventing deforestation.

• By Mike Gaworecki

Prisoners, mostly juveniles, line up in an adult prison facility in Uganda.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.

• By Avital Andrews

A new study suggests "treatment as prevention" is a viable way to fight the virus at the population level.

• By Nathan Collins

In some places, nearly 15 percent of monthly income goes to greasing palms.

• By Marc Herman

It's the best worst place in the world.

• By Ryan O'Hanlon