Africa’s ‘decisive moment for democracy’
With upcoming elections in several African countries, people "must seize this opportunity to make their voices heard," and leaders must listen, Kerry says.
U.S. sanctions Venezuelan gold mining company
Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle have been enriching themselves by illegally mining gold in Venezuela. New sanctions aim to stop them.
A good day for democracy
Secretary of State John Kerry witnessed the peaceful transition of power in Nigeria with the May 29 inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
In America, honest dissent gets a hearing
"Without debate, without criticism ... no republic can survive," said President John F. Kennedy. Do you have a free space to speak about your government?
What are midterm elections, and why are they important?
Although Americans won't elect a president in the 2018 midterm elections, their choices will have a big effect on the country's direction.
U.S. sanctions Venezuelan officials for blocking aid
Six officials linked to former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro are being sanctioned by the U.S. for blocking humanitarian aid to needy Venezuelans.
U.S. applauds Ukraine’s progress on reforms
The U.S. stands in solidarity with Ukraine, Vice President Biden says via video at the International Support for Ukraine Conference in Kyiv April 28.
Social media: Blessing or curse for office-seekers? [video]
Political campaigns have been all about controlling the message. Social media makes this very hard, yet for many people it's their primary source of news.
U.S. delivers more humanitarian aid to Venezuelan border
Humanitarian aid from the United States is arriving at the Colombia-Venezuela border, awaiting distribution to needy Venezuelans.