Hillary Clinton on 11 Day Tour of Africa
China surpassed the U.S. as Africa's largest trading partner three years ago but the U.S. is expanding its military presence on the continent.
Africa
Obama's Adventures in Africa
Four years ago, few would have predicted that one of President Obama's legacies would be increased militarization of U.S. policy toward Africa.
Kony 2012's Old-Fashioned War Propaganda
With lots of social-media hoodoo, popular new campaign calls for another U.S. intervention
From Poverty to Prosperity?
The Millennium Village Project aims to "end extreme poverty" in Africa. But it's more likely to repeat past foreign aid mistakes.
Goodnight Irene (and Other Natural Disasters)
Deaths due to extreme weather are way, way down.
Teaching People Power
Gene Sharp talks about nonviolent conflict, the Middle East, and why we need to rethink politics
