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The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to attract new investors
In partnership with RDC - Ministère des Finances
Kinshasa hosted the DRC's Country Risk Conference for the second year in a row to guide investors in examining the country's strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to diversify the economy with a focus on reforms and greater transparency so that it becomes more attractive internationally
Ukraine
Euroviews. Ukraine’s Africa troubles continue after delegation's peace talks trip
African representatives seemed to have come to Kyiv earlier in June with a list of priorities that included their own stability, food security, imported goods, and the continuity of their regimes and countries, David Kirichenko writes.
The Star Ingredient
Cooking with Soumbala: A Burkinabé flavour powerhouse
The first thing that hits you is the smell. The pea-sized néré pods from the néré tree may be small but they pack a powerful olfactory punch. Once transformed into mouth watering soumbala, they’re a crucial addition to a host of traditional meals eaten all across West Africa.
Austria
OPEC+: Riyadh to reduce oil output, others to extend previous cuts
In order to keep crude oil prices stable on the world market, the OPEC+ countries, including heavyweight Russia, have agreed to maintain previous production cuts through 2024, while Saudi Arabia cuts output by 1 million barrels per day.
Design
At the 2023 Venice Biennale, the future of architecture is Africa
The Biennale, historically dominated by a Euro-centric vision with minor participation from Asia and the Americas, is being led by Africa this year. Curator Lesley Lokko’s show makes bold, forward-thinking statements about who and what will drive the future of architecture.
Global Japan
How nutritional assistance from Japan helps Ethiopia's most vulnerable
In partnership with the Government of Japan
What's the global community doing to ease the impact of today's food crisis? With our world hungrier than ever, we're in Ethiopia to see how lifesaving, nutritional assistance from Japan is helping some of the most vulnerable.
Design
What to expect at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023
Venice is gearing up for the 2023 Architecture Biennale, one of the most important festivals of the built environment in the world, which will open to the public on May 20th. The show is set to ask and spark debate around some big questions.
