The youth-led struggle for democracy in Uganda reflects a broader continental reality: young Africans want better leadership.

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A hierarchy of power designed to survive crises.

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President Donald Trump said this afternoon that Iran has “no plan for executions,” amid fears for the fate of a detained anti-government protester. Follow for live updates ...

If the US can unilaterally seize a foreign head of state on the grounds of domestic concerns or disapproval of another ...

The Trump administration’s escalating campaign against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell seems to be more than a ...

President Donald Trump warned Iran against executing protesters, saying the US would take “strong action” in response. Follow for live updates ...

The Pentagon has provided the clearest picture yet on the CCP's global ambitions. Previous administrations sought to bolster ...