Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population.

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The change in power came after Parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who faced mounting pressure after weeks of Gen Z protests.

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Developing countries have started taking greater responsibility for their own welfare, leveraging private investment to create economic opportunity.

Orphaned in a massacre in Congo, a onetime elementary school dropout is now an American and can teach us something about resilience.

Across the country, unmasked wildfire fighters are falling ill and dying. Hannah Dreier talks about her investigation into the risks these workers face.

As the world’s powers turn away from the continent, Kwame Nkrumah’s vision for Africa may hold the key to realizing its potential today.

Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China, France and other places that have not seen major outbreaks before.