J. Scott Gration’s resignation as ambassador to Kenya put him alongside other military commanders who struggled in civilian posts under the Obama administration.

An explosion at a mosque and attacks on several polling places show how far the country has to go.

Tens of thousands of South Sudanese gathered in Juba to celebrate the first birthday of the world’s youngest nation — an event marred by dire economic hardships and a near-constant threat of war.

The post-Arab Spring rise of Islamist leaders appeared to bypass Libya, where a coalition led by a Western-educated political scientist led the early vote count.