Some analysts have suggested new Prime Minister Hun Manet will be more reform-minded than his father, but this prediction is premature.

Pervasive despondency about democracy in Africa urges the imperative to strengthen democratic institutions and practices.  

Senegalese leader’s belated disavowal of a third term ambition is a win for the country’s civil society and the region’s prodemocracy coalition.  

A looming crisis of succession in several African countries indicates a troubling persistence of ego-driven political paternalism.

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers October 1 to October 7.

Child marriage remains legal in most U.S. States. Before it can curb this harmful practice abroad, the U.S. must first end it at home.