Africa’s future leaders head home
Young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa’s 49 countries are returning home with clearer visions, revived purpose, and stronger networks after a summer as Mandela Washington Fellows.
Mining diamonds in Africa while supporting the community
In Côte d’Ivoire, a growing number of artisanal mining operations use techniques that help them find more diamonds while protecting the environment.
U.S. deepens ties with Bhutan
In the highest-level U.S. diplomatic visit in over two decades, Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan goes to the "Land of the Thunder Dragon."
The ‘Wakanda Generation’ unites for Africa
Learn about a new effort to enable young African leaders to join forces with the African-American diaspora to advance development in Africa.
U.S. sanctions Iran’s central bank for terror ties [infographic]
The U.S. is increasing sanctions on Iran's regime for shifting money slated for the country's economic development to terrorism.
We’re all on the same grid
The first community powered by crowd-sourced energy is about to switch on. More than 200 microhouses will provide refuge to people with disabilities who...
India set for an internet boom
India has 120 million Internet users, according to Online and upcoming: The Internet’s impact on India, a report by McKinsey & Company (December 2012),...
U.S. and India partner to fight poverty in Asia, Africa
The United States and India are partnering to help farmers in Africa protect crop yields and to improve health outcomes in countries in Asia.
3 U.S. firms stood out in 2020 for their values
Learn about the firms that won the 2020 Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence by modeling strong business ethics in global communities.