World & Nation
Samia Suluhu Hassan makes history by becoming Tanzania’s first female president.
March 19, 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping eats breakfast before dawn.
Oct. 27, 2014
Books
Chris Bohjalian’s latest novel, ‘The Lioness,’ features a 1960s Hollywood star’s honeymoon safari that turns into a thrilling psychological game.
May 9, 2022
When a reporter asks, Tanzania’s president -- with Bush at his side -- demurs. Sort of.
Feb. 18, 2008
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza, who ignored local, African and global criticism of his bid for a third term, appeared likely to win Tuesday’s contentious election when results are announced in several days.
July 21, 2015
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – President Obama said Monday that Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has more work to do to create a “responsive and truly representative” government, sidestepping the question of whether Morsi should step down amid growing demands from protesters to do so.
July 1, 2013
Opinion
The Obama administration erred on the side of inclusion in deciding which leaders to invite to its ambitious U.S.
Aug. 5, 2014
South Africa and other nations propping up Zimbabwe’s leader need to change course.
June 6, 2008
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Two British women volunteering as kindergarten teachers on the East African island of Zanzibar were attacked with acid on their way to a restaurant.
Aug. 8, 2013
Visits to Africa by high-level Chinese delegations, including a presidential trip, have been used to smuggle ivory, contributing to an explosion in poaching that has cut Tanzania’s elephant population in half over the last five years, according to a report by an environmental group released Thursday.
Nov. 6, 2014