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
Sydney (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 09:07:42 | Internet rights group files court challenge to Australia's under-16 social media ban
Tunis (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 08:07:30 | Tunisia summons EU ambassador for failure to 'respect diplomatic rules': statement
Jerusalem (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 07:45:41 | Body of Gaza hostage handed over on Tuesday identified: Netanyahu's office
Moscow (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 07:43:58 | Kremlin confirms US envoy Witkoff will visit Moscow next week
Jerusalem (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 07:30:02 | Israeli army announces new operation in northern West Bank
Bangkok (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 07:24:21 | Floods toll rises to 33 in southern Thailand: government
Jerusalem (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 07:00:00 | Israeli army announces new operation in northern West Bank
Taipei (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 06:04:44 | Taiwan's Lai says $40 bn defence plan not tied to US tariff talks
Taipei (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 06:01:32 | US envoy 'welcomes' Taiwan's $40 bn defence spending plan
Taipei (AFP) | 26/11/2025 - 05:41:44 | Taiwan's Lai says military aims for 'high level' of readiness against China by 2027

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...
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...
Pacific Prime has successfully led an emergency relief mission to support victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30th, 2025. The disaster left hundreds displaced, mourning, and in urgent need of shelter, food, and clean water. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251028056955/en/Over 450 individuals and families received emergency relief through the combined efforts of Pacific Prime ...
Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841, “Yokogawa”), a leader in process automation technology, announces it has achieved a historic milestone in the deployment of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) solutions with Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. Multiple autonomous control AI*1 agents have been successfully implemented by Yokogawa at Aramco’s Fadhili Gas Plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enhance operational efficiency. This press rel...
Andersen Global enhances its presence in Turkey as Celen Corporate Property Valuation & Counseling Inc. becomes Andersen in Turkey, adding breadth to the capabilities provided under the Andersen brand in the country. Founded in 1995 and led by Managing Partner Guniz Celen, the Istanbul-based firm delivers a broad spectrum of services for domestic and international clients. With expertise in real estate corporate finance, tangible and intangible asset valuation, and asset management, Anders...
Sofinnova Partners (“Sofinnova"), a leading European life sciences venture capital firm based in Paris, London, and Milan, today announced the close of its latest flagship fund, Sofinnova Capital XI, at €650 million ($750 million), greatly exceeding its initial target. Sofinnova Capital XI will back a new generation of pioneering biopharmaceutical and medical technology companies addressing urgent unmet clinical needs. In keeping with Sofinnova’s multi-strategy platform model, Capital XI draw...
Svante Technologies Inc. (“Svante”), a global leader in solid sorbent-based carbon capture and removal solutions, is proud to share that Södra, Sweden’s largest forest-owner association, has announced it will test Svante’s carbon capture technology at the Värö industrial site in early 2026 and evaluate opportunities for large-scale capture in the future. This pilot project marks Svante’s first deployment in the EU forestry sector and represents a significant step toward scaling biogenic carbo...