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

Lira, Uganda: Prisoners, many of whom claim to be juveniles, line up for dinner at Lira Prison. Poor birth records make it difficult for Ugandan prison officials to remove younger prisoners from adult facilities.

• 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