Melania Trump, the first lady who is known to shy away from the spotlight, embarked on her first major solo international trip last week.

While visiting Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt, Mrs. Trump wove in her child-focused “Be Best” campaign. She navigated a continent that has felt pressure from President Trump’s words and policies, from immigration to aid distribution.

Mrs. Trump’s trip came at a chaotic time in Washington, as her husband faced a bitter fight over his Supreme Court nominee and partisan rancor weeks before the midterm elections.

SATURDAY, Oct. 6

Egypt

Cairo

In front of the historic pyramids of Giza, Mrs. Trump answered questions from reporters in a rare five-minute session with the press. The first lady spoke about the Supreme Court confirmation of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, her husband’s late-night tweets and, of course, her wardrobe.