Rwanda receives first group of refugees from Libya, including baby born in detention
Around 4,700 people seeking refuge are now estimated to be in custody in Libya
Young climate activists seek step up from streets to political table
"The decisions about our future are still being made largely without us," activist says
OPINION: Africa is caught in the crossfire of climate change and conflict
Limiting climate change through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is the only way to avert the most disastrous consequences, and to limit forced displacement
Scientists release sterile mosquitoes in Burkina to fight malaria
BURKINA-MALARIA/ (TV):Scientists release sterile mosquitoes in Burkina to fight malaria
United Nations sees increase in child soldiers recruited in S. Sudan
Girls are also being forcibly recruited to provide sexual and labour services to fighters, investigators say
'This is our home': Kenya islanders demand say in foreign-backed projects
Lamu islanders are engaged in a legal battle to stop a foreign-backed coal power plant that they fear could harm the area's cultural and environmental heritage
WIDER IMAGE-When raiders menace in northern Kenya, grab your guns
As in many regions across Africa, farmers and nomads frequently clash over limited resources, be it land, cattle or water
Red Cross to create private investment platforms for humanitarian work
Bonds and direct investment platforms would give displaced people long-term access to food, water and shelter without relying on aid convoys
Global renewables investment to triple this decade - U.N.
By the end of 2019, there will be more solar capacity installed this decade than any other power generation technology, says report
World food prices dip in Aug for third month running -U.N. FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization food price index averaged 169.8 points last month from an upwardly revised 171.7 points in July.