Africa

For the first time in 38 years, Angola has someone other than José Eduardo dos Santos as its president. João Lourenço faces a challenge to bring change in a country struggling with an oil-dominated economy.

The U.S. maintains a drone base in Chad in the fight against Boko Haram and other militants, and the two nations cooperate closely on counter-terror and other military operations. Yet, the Trump administration has added Chad to its amended travel ban list.

It's not just homes and crops. A new study out of Pakistan suggests that long after the waters have receded, people's hopes and dreams are profoundly affected.

In a meeting with African leaders last week, Trump made a remark that sparked controversy — and kudos.

Governments in countries across Africa have promised to deliver free menstrual pads to girls. But are they getting the details right?

In this study, thousands of people in some Kenyan villages get a monthly payment. But others in a comparison group get nothing.

When it might be time to move, African wild dogs take a poll with an odd electoral instrument: sneezing. The more sneezes, the more likely it is the pack will move, according to a new study.