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Israel likely to deport close to 40,000 African refugees

Right groups say the move to deport African refugees and migrants would violate both international and Israeli laws.

Amnesty aghast at Italy's bid to send warships to Libyan waters

Up to six vessels would be deployed to support the Libyan coast guard in the interception and return of refugees and migrants to Libya "where they would face horrific abuses," says Amnesty International.

WHO elects new leader

A malaria specialist, Tedros Adhanom, takes over the leadership from Margaret Chang, becoming the first African to head up the WHO.

250 migrants feared dead in new Mediterranean boat tragedy

Despite rough winter seas, migrant departures from Libya on boats chartered by people traffickers have increased in recent months.

'Father of African photography' Malick Sidibe dies at 80

Iconic Malian photographer Malick Sidibe, considered as 'Father of African photography' dies at 80