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Oceania
Motorbike gangs in Melbourne, kicking the habit in Australia and an interview with Brisbane's mayor.
Africa/Middle East
We find out what's in the wardrobe of the first woman to chair the African Union and how the Lebanese are cracking down on corruption.
Asia
France steps in to save Japan's oyster industry and China wonders if its one-chile policy is still a good idea.
Oceania
The challenges facing Papua New Guinea's new prime minister, solving a housing shortage in Darwin, and why Kiwi students are being spared Shakespeare.
Clean Start
Nigeria’s first anti-corruption chief Nuhu Ribadu was so effective he was sacked and fled the country, fearing for his life. Now he’s back and running for president.
Baku to the future
Baku’s skyline marks it as a city for the 21st century, with five-star hotels and a Zaha Hadid-designed arts centre. But there’s still much work to do to combat its 20th-century problems.
Karachi cops
Monocle spends a day with Karachi’s police chief as he worries about kit, corruption and crime stats as the Taliban gains ground in Pakistan. We also meet Afghanistan's presidential hopeful.
No. 1 lady detective
Forensic scientist Porntip Rojanasunan is loved by the Thai public for her fearless exposing of corruption in high places – and also for her unconventional dress sense.
Capital idea
Founded 32 years ago, Nigerian capital Abuja was a utopian dream marred by corruption. Today, as cranes return, its new minister is attempting to forge a truly African city.
Failing states
Europe is home to three nations that should be successes but instead are failing badly. Over the following pages, we look at their problems – from corruption to constitutional meltdown.
