After South Africa’s Trump
An energized resistance movement brought down Jacob Zuma, the postapartheid demagogue. But was democracy saved?
Africa
Fighting Authoritarianism, One Mass at a Time
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Catholic Church has become a powerful voice for democracy. Now, it is trying to ensure a fair election.
No Shelter Here
Thousands of Africans have fled to Israel, seeking asylum from repressive regimes. Instead of offering safe harbor, the government has done everything it can to force them out, including secretly funneling them into the hands of human traffickers. What does it mean when there’s no safety in the land of last refuge?
Nothing in All Creation Is Hidden
Why America needs truth and reconciliation after Trump
The Postcolonial Moment
Capturing a lost era in Sanlé Sory’s studio portraits in Burkina Faso
The Next Cape Town
The water crisis facing the drought-stricken South Africa city is only a preview of things to come—even in the United States.
One Meal A Day
As Lake Chad vanishes, seven million people are on the brink of starvation.
Life in Africa’s Last Colony
In Western Sahara, 165,000 refugees are still fighting for their freedom.
South Africa’s Fault Lines
These photos offer a stark reminder that, 22 years after apartheid, the country is still defined by massive inequality and stark segregation.
America Must Act to Stop Genocide in South Sudan
Here's how Donald Trump can help—without a full-scale intervention.
Obama’s Disappointing Legacy in Africa
Experts say the administration's most important outreach effort is an overlooked gem. But it hasn't come close to its potential.
Photographing the Survivors of Boko Haram
Ruth McDowall's subjects face away from the camera to protect them from repeat attacks and community stigma.
Angry About Cecil the Lion’s Death? Take It Out on the Republican Congress.
The GOP is waging a war on the Endangered Species Act, and on the agency charged with enforcing it
Sierra Leone’s Rich and Powerful Are Breaking the Ebola Burial Rules
And it's putting everyone at risk
Stop Trying to Save the World
Big ideas are destroying international development
Is Ebola Here to Stay? “That’s Our Biggest Fear."
This new test will be key to separating Ebola from other sicknesses
