Libya holds municipal elections in first vote for five years
The North African state, which has been mired in conflict and chaos since the 2011 toppling of Muammar Gaddafi, has not held any elections since 2014
Cholera cases increase to 271 in Mozambique's cyclone-hit Beira
Government and aid workers are seeking to contain the spread of the disease after cyclone Idai
Afghanistan floods kill 32, worsen already desperate situation
The floods left a trail of devastation across seven provinces in an area that has already seen widespread displacement and crop failure
'Now I'm nothing': Zimbabwe floods leave local traders destitute
Many in Zimbabwe have lost their livelihoods after flooding caused by Cyclone Idai swept away shops, stock and animals
Cholera cases jump to 138 in Mozambique's Beira after cyclone
Cholera is endemic to Mozambique, which has had regular outbreaks over the past five years
International Red Cross ready for Venezuela humanitarian aid operation
The group within 15 days could begin providing assistance, and expects that it will initially be able to help 650,000 of the most needy citizens in the country of around 30 million inhabitants
Guatemalan migrant girl in U.S. custody died of sepsis -autopsy report
The death of Jakelin Caal fueled criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, which have sought to discourage migrants from seeking haven in the United States
Angelina Jolie pushes for women to be part of Afghan peace talks
Some women fear losing freedoms gained since the Taliban was overthrown, and complain their voices are being sidelined
In the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, it is girls who are most at risk
The devastation caused by Cyclone Idai has left already vulnerable girls at even greater risk. In responding to the crisis, the needs of girls must be a priority.
Congo registers record 15 new Ebola cases in one day
The outbreak is the biggest one-day rise since the current outbreak was declared last August and the second largest in history