The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals
The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals

By AFP's Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh and Code for Africa's Kunle Adebajo
Prague (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 09:11:39 | Billionaire Babis appointed as Czech prime minister
Seoul (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 09:06:25 | South Korea says scrambles jets after Russian, Chinese planes approach
Bangkok (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 06:39:52 | Thai army says two more soldiers killed in Cambodia border clashes
Jerusalem (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 05:41:51 | Israel army says struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon
Cotonou (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 04:04:17 | 'Several' deaths in thwarted Benin coup: government
Paris (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 04:01:10 | 2025 on track to tie second hottest year on record: EU monitor
Tegucigalpa (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 03:56:16 | Honduran presidential candidate decries 'theft' of election by Trump-backed rival
Seoul (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 03:32:07 | South Korea police raid e-commerce giant Coupang over data leak
Phnom Penh (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 03:27:28 | Cambodia 'retaliated' in border clashes with Thailand: ex-PM
Phnom Penh (AFP) | 09/12/2025 - 02:25:32 | Cambodian death toll in Thai border clashes rises to 6: defence ministry
Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical systems and a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; hereinafter “Rigaku”) has launched the XTRAIA MF-3400, an instrument used in semiconductor manufacturing processes to measure the thickness and composition of wafers. The XTRAIA MF-3400 will significantly enhance productivity in the rapidly growing semiconductor market by enabling high-accuracy evaluation of materials ess...
Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with S‑RM, a global intelligence and cybersecurity consultancy, strengthening its ability to support global clients with risk resilience, incident response, and strategic advisory. Headquartered in the UK, S-RM delivers integrated services spanning cyber advisory, digital forensics, incident response, corporate intelligence, and pre-transaction due diligence. The firm serves family offices, private equity, Fortune 500, and mid-market cl...
MediaKind, a global leader in cloud-based video streaming technology, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Video Business of Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) for approximately $145 million. Following a French employee works council consultation process, the parties would immediately execute a purchase agreement, and the transaction would be expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The transaction creat...
GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is excited to launch Online Poker Millionaires, a new docuseries that takes viewers inside the world of high-stakes online poker. The series trailer will go live on GGPoker’s official YouTube channel on Monday, November 10, with Episode 1 featuring Alex Theologis made available on Wednesday, November 12. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251110029569/en/GGPoker Online Poker Milli...

By AFP's Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh and Code for Africa's Kunle Adebajo
Microsize, a leading CDMO specializing in particle size reduction and control technologies, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Micro-Macinazione (Mic Mac), a dedicated micronization facility in Monteggio, Switzerland, from Lonza. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251124545344/en/ The agreement represents Microsize’s second acquisition from Lonza, following the successful 2022 divestment of its Quakert...
ChatEurope, the go-to platform for European affairs created by leading European media outlets, enhances its offer with the launch of key EU events live video coverage.
Galderma Group AG (SIX:GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced that L’Oréal Groupe intends to increase its equity investment in the company, acquiring an additional 10% stake from Sunshine SwissCo GmbH (a consortium led by EQT, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), and Auba Investment Pte. Ltd., acting as sellers). Following the transaction, which is subject to customary approvals, L’Oréal’s total shareholding in Galderma will rise to 20%, building on its initial inv...
FPT, a global leader in digital transformation, announced the signing of a Platinum Partnership Agreement with Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), a global investment firm managing integrated platforms spanning private equity, liquid and private credit, and other related strategies. This strategic alliance marks a bold step in FPT’s expansion into the private sector, to deliver transformative technology solutions across industries. This press release feat...
Ubigi, a pioneer in eSIM solutions for travellers and connected professionals, has been ranked number one worldwide for connection quality according to the Latency Report 2025. This independent study evaluates eSIMs based on three key criteria: latency, jitter and packet loss. Thanks to its cutting-edge international network infrastructure, Ubigi has established itself as the benchmark for reliability for mobile professionals. Its architecture is based on seven Packet Gateways (P-GWs) spread a...