Naveena Kottoor
Why wealthy Nairobi residents are moving to the bucolic Tigoni neighbourhood
Increasingly commutable from the busy city centre, hilly Tigoni is drawing commuters and travellers alike to its open spaces, affordable houses and top shops.
Affairs round up: Icebreaking in the Arctic, Rwanda’s aviation ambitions and 58 Polish “wolverines”
Arctic sea ice might be shrinking but it still inhibits maritime navigation. Seven Nato members have territory in the northern polar region but their icebreaking capabilities lag behind those of Russia and China. The…
Paris 2024 Olympics: Athlete profiles
As the summer Games approach, we speak to seven contenders about their unique journeys to Paris 2024.
Persuasive manoeuvres
We celebrate the countries that have mastered the subtler arts of global influence.
Pride and prejudice
Naveena Kottoor on the rising tide of politicised homophobia in East Africa.
Africa / Middle East
How Senegal's president Macky Sall is reforming the country. Plus: Somalia's new dosh.
Defence
Saudi Arabia steps up its stocks of smart munitions and both the UK and Ukraine add to their air forces.
Diplomacy
We meet the Swedish ambassador to Tunisia and Libya; we also assess Syria talks in Vienna.
Expo 89: Bust boom
Portraits of leaders past and present are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their reign.
Expo 89: Soft focus
Portraits of leaders are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their peculiar reign.
