Migration is top of the agenda as summit between European and African leaders gets under way in Ivory Coast

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - The United Nations wants Libya's internationally-backed government to agree to shut down 30 detention centers holding 15,000 migrants, most of whom will be sent back to their countries, the head of the IOM said Tuesday.

Fears that French president’s trip this week will be overshadowed by CNN’s revelations of apparent slave auctions in Libya

Abidjan (AFP) - Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara demanded action Wednesday to combat migrant slave trading in Libya, as the issue dominated a Europe-Africa summit meant to focus on long-term growth and stability.

Abidjan (AFP) - Libya agreed Wednesday with key EU and African leaders to allow migrants facing abuse in detention camps to be evacuated within days or weeks, mostly to their home countries, French President Emmanuel Macron said. 

'I urge the international community to unite in fighting this scourge,' says UN Secretary-General