Could Russia have put itself on a steady course toward a consolidated democracy in the 1990s?  At the time, Russian leaders vowed that was their goal, and Western leaders offered their support. Yet B…

Two new malaria vaccines offer Africans the hope of finally eradicating a disease that has long plagued them disproportionately. Experts say vaccination is just one tool in a much broader fight.

The Gulf states are angling for closer ties with African countries, and the feeling is mutual. But critics say differences over governance values, labor rights, and ongoing conflicts could stoke tens…