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
Seoul (AFP) | 17/08/2026 - 02:16:07 | Seoul says joint military drills with US have started
Tokyo (AFP) | 17/08/2026 - 02:00:04 | Japanese economy grew 0.3% in second quarter: official data
Seoul (AFP) | 17/08/2026 - 01:17:06 | South Korea says joint military drills with US to proceed 'as scheduled'
Washington (AFP) | 16/08/2026 - 23:28:26 | Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea
Washington (AFP) | 16/08/2026 - 23:25:43 | Trump welcomes defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
Berlin (AFP) | 16/08/2026 - 23:24:09 | German border town part-evacuated due to Belgium fire
Gaza City (AFP) | 16/08/2026 - 21:31:44 | Hamas says it asked Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept Gaza plan
Madrid (AFP) | 16/08/2026 - 20:19:45 | Spanish soldier dies in Aragon wildfire: regional leader
Jerusalem (AFP) | 16/08/2026 - 19:02:02 | US envoy Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt: sources to AFP
Riyadh (AFP) | 16/08/2026 - 18:50:04 | Eight Muslim countries condemn Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza plan
illumynt, a technology-driven leader in AI hardware lifecycle recovery and IT asset disposition (ITAD), today announced that Anthony "Tony" Giannetti has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Global Operations, effective July 13, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260716696044/en/Anthony Giannetti, SVP Global Operations Giannetti brings more than two decades of operations and supply chain leadership from s...
Andersen Consulting announces a Collaboration Agreement with Smartbridge, a Texas-based digital and AI technology firm, enhancing its capabilities in data and analytics, and digital transformation services. Founded in 2003, Smartbridge helps organizations accelerate their digital transformation and modernize operations through digital innovation, AI, data and analytics, and application modernization services. The firm works with clients in the oil and gas, medtech, and restaurant industries, ...
Teijin Pharma Limited, the core company of the Teijin Group’s healthcare business, and Merz Therapeutics GmbH, a leading player in neurology-focused specialty pharma, jointly announced today that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved the additional indications for XEOMIN® (incobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of cervical dystonia and blepharospasm. This approval represents the fourth and fifth indications for XEOMIN® authorized in Japan, alongside its existing appr...
IQM Quantum Computers, the global leader in superconducting quantum computers, today announced the appointments of Dr. Craig Ciesla as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Dr. Inés de Vega as Chief Scientist, as she transitions from her role as Vice President of Quantum Solutions, deepening IQM´s leadership as the company prepares for its planned Nasdaq listing through a merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: h...

By AFP's Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh and Code for Africa's Kunle Adebajo
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.
Zambon today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the granting of a marketing authorization by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for Hopledo® (modified-release levodopa/carbidopa) for the treatment of adult patients with Parkinson’s disease and moderate to severe motor fluctuations who have not been sufficiently stabilized with oral levodopa/DDC inhibitor-based treatment regimens. CHMP recommendation is based on...
Enhertu® (trastuzumab deruxtecan) has been approved in the European Union (EU) as a monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2 positive (immunohistochemistry [IHC] 3+) solid tumors who have received prior treatment and who have no satisfactory treatment options. Enhertu is a specifically engineered HER2 directed DXd antibody drug conjugate (ADC) discovered by Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and being jointly developed and commercialized by Daiichi Sankyo a...
The Korean Patent Court has invalidated three of Aspen Aerogels’ patents related to improved hydrophobic aerogel material. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260628192007/en/Beerenberg delivers high-end insulation solutions built for performance, reliability, and long-term value. (Photo: Beerenberg) The ruling confirms the conclusion of the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board (IPTAB) that the patents did not mee...