In 1976, Jenette Kahn took on one of the biggest roles in comic books - publisher of DC Comics, home to superheroes like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. She was only 28, and the first female boss.

In December 2011, Leymah Gbowee was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her role in helping to end the devastating civil war in Liberia. She had mobilised thousands of women to take part in daily, ...

At a colorful celebration that brought together chiefs, elders, government officials, youth, and community leaders, ...

Near front lines where they once battled each other, former fighters in Lebanon's civil war now gather to bear the same ...

This is the first installment in our “Know Your Neighbor” series, which highlights interesting people who live in our ...

As fighting continues to escalate in Liberia, the United States presented a draft resolution to the United Nations' Security Council Wednesday to authorize the deployment of a multi-national ...

The lack of a clear economic vision, coupled with external pressures, led to instability that ultimately culminated in the ...

March is Women’s History Month—a time to honor trailblazers making a lasting impact. One such powerhouse is Adenah Bayoh, ...

Despite the cessation of hostilities, the wounds inflicted during the civil wars persist, as many victims and survivors feel that justice has been denied to them.

In 2013, citing a coup plot, Kiir fired Machar as his deputy, and later that year violence erupted in Juba as government soldiers loyal to Kiir fought those devoted to Machar in the start of a civil ...

Britain refused to recognise the declaration and continued to fish within the limits, leading to violence between British and Icelandic vessels that became known as the first Cod War. Mr Thompson ...

Al-Burhan, the country’s de facto leader, announced the full takeover of Khartoum from the presidential palace, as he set foot in it for the first time ... Sudan’s civil war could ultimately ...