Kenya withdraws first batch of troops from U.N. South Sudan mission
Kenya pulls troops after a U.N. inquiry accused peacekeepers of failing to respond to Juba hotel attack
Cholera cases in S. Sudan spike, outbreak spreads to Unity state - UN
The outbreak has caused 44 deaths and spread to nine of South Sudan's 28 states, WHO said
IS abducts more than 200 near Mosul, retreats with thousands - UN
"The fate of these civilians is unknown for the moment" - U.N spokeswoman says
Islamic State brutality comes to light after military advance
MIDEAST-CRISIS/MOSUL-EXECUTIONS (PIX, TV):Islamic State brutality comes to light after military advance
Germany boosts aid to U.N. in Africa to deter Europe-bound migration
Countries targeted by Germany's move are ridden by chronic conflict, disastrous climate change and poverty
Germany boosts aid to U.N. in Africa to deter Europe-bound migration
"The money will allow people to be cared for near their homes so they don't have to make the dangerous journey to Europe"
Africa's charter on children’s rights: Turning words into action
Despite progress in recent years, far too many African children continue to be threatened by conflict, violence or humanitarian disaster
Islamic State hits back in Mosul but faces new Raqqa front
Syrian fighters announce start of campaign for Raqqa, residents in east Mosul say they are too scared to leave houses
Burkina Faso to withdraw Darfur peacekeepers by July
"We can't continue to have our troops abroad while we have internal needs to confront this asymmetrical war"
UNHCR fears for safety of aide to S.Sudan's Machar after deportation
UNHCR said the aide's extradition appeared to violate his right to protection under the international refugee convention