Africa
Top stories from day two of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2017
From Jacob Zuma's stance on inclusive growth to a three-point plan to end famine, here are the highlights from our second day in Durban.
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Gender Inequality
Meet the imam of Africa’s first gay-friendly mosque
In Africa it’s almost impossible to be Muslim and gay. But this brave mosque leaders is challenging that.
Economic Progress
Which are Africa's most competitive countries?
Young Africans – educated, connected and rapidly multiplying in number. But are their countries doing enough to help them thrive? We look at Africa's top-performing economies.
Most-read stories from Davos 2017 – Trump, Shakira, Jack Ma and more
From Trump to trade, Shakira to the death of globalization, here's a selection of the most-read articles from this year's meeting in Davos.
Global Governance
Is China the new world power? The view from Davos
As America’s status as the foremost economic power hangs in the balance, does the world stand ready to embrace China’s rising star?
Forest Whitaker en Davos: "Obama no fracasó, cambió la psique de la nación"
"Obama no fracasó", dijo el actor y activista Forest Whitaker cuando habló en Davos. "Cambió la psique de la nación y, de alguna forma, del mundo. Actuar como si no hubiéramos hecho un gr...
Global Governance
Theresa May's Britain is open for business – and other big stories from Davos day 3
From Theresa May's Davos address to Jack Ma's future forecasts and the "faceless, unelected bureaucrats" of Brussels, here are today's best bits.
What we got wrong about Trump – and other top videos from Davos day two
Jack Ma on America, Christine Lagarde's economic prescience and an aide's view of Trump. Here are a few of our favourite video clips.
¿Más plástico que peces en el mar?
Actualmente, la mayor cantidad del plástico que se genera es un producto derivado del petróleo crudo. Pero no debe ser necesariamente así: comenzar a producirlo con fuentes renovables com...
Economic Progress
Forest Whitaker to Davos: 'Obama didn't fail'
The actor and activist talks about his hopes for race and equality in America under a changing political climate.
Davos 2017: The best videos of Day One
From Shakira to Xi Jinping, these are the video highlights from the first day of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Geo-economics
Top quotes by China President Xi Jinping at Davos 2017
Some of the most head-turning announcements from Chinese Presient Xi Jinping's opening address at Davos this year.
Circular Economy
More plastic in the sea than fish? Not if we do these 3 things
This dire prediction for the world in 2050 need not come true, argues a new report, if we take a few precautions.
Arts and Culture
What leadership means to me – by Shakira, Jamie Oliver, Forest Whitaker and 12 other artists and activists
We asked 15 artists, architects, film-makers, chefs and activists coming to Davos this year what they would say to the world's most powerful people.
Arts and Culture
Natural capital: John Grade’s dazzling, decomposing artworks
The Seattle-based artist uses climate sensors, termites and thousands of people to create his nature-inspired sculptures, one of which is on show at Davos this year.