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How African art is taking over the Venice Biennale – and the world
For decades, African art occupied the international margins. But several fairs and exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale, are bringing the continent’s creative heritage to the centre.
Telling storeys
Themed ‘The Laboratory of the Future’, the International Architecture Exhibition returns to Venice this year. We meet the professionals breaking new ground
Wiser council
Mary Fitzgerald on why African representation at the UN is becoming a battleground for the West and its rivals.
Business
A South African surfing start-up, food for thought from Cop27 and 25hours Hotels co-founder Christoph Hoffmann on the future of the hotel industry.
Defence
Russia takes an interest in CAR, Denmark’s mission to Greenland and Romania buys missiles.
Under the influence
Isolationism has taken the shine off the perception of the US. But its foreign policy remains tightly interwoven with much of the world. As a new president takes office, what do its allies want?
Changing of the guard
A new generation of politicians, activists and educators are shaking up parts of Africa beset by corruption and inequality. We meet five pioneers determined to transform their countries for good.
Bold moves
Whether by plane, train or e-tractor, cities and nations are rising to the challenge of getting the world from A to B.
Same difference?
Zimbabwe has a new leader who’s talking reform and wooing foreign investment. Is the rhetoric enough to reverse the country’s economic crash and restore international relations?
