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Navigating the African Investment Landscape: A Focus on ESG and Impact
The Assay
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July 7, 2025
Can we start with a quick introduction to you and your career so far? My first degree is a Bachelor of Science in Geology. While pursuing this I second guessed myself many times, whether the career path would give me fulfilment or not, whether I...
Two congo virus patients recover after treatment at Peshawar hospital
Daily Times
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June 17, 2025
Two patients infected with the Congo virus were recently admitted to Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. Thankfully, doctors have confirmed that both men are now in stable condition and out of danger. According to hospital officials,...
Perenco Invests in New Offshore Infrastructure in Congo
Rigzone
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June 17, 2025
Perenco Holdings’ Perenco Congo SA is investing in a new platform, Kombi 2, which will be installed on the Kombi-Likalala-Libondo II (KLL II) permit area. The unit is currently under construction at the Nieuwdorp shipyard (Netherlands) by...
Two Congo virus patient hospitalised at Peshawar's Hayatabad Medical Complex
The Express Tribune
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June 17, 2025
Listen to article Two patients affected by the Congo virus have been admitted to Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawer with their condition reported to be out of danger. According to the hospital spokesperson, 28-year-old Aijaz from Karak was...
Perenco Congo invests in new Kombi 2 platform
Offshore Technology
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June 16, 2025
Perenco Congo has announced an investment in the construction of the Kombi 2 platform to be installed on the Kombi-Likalala-Libondo II (KLL II) permit offshore Congo. The construction of the platform, including upcoming drilling phases, represents...
To survive climate change, scientists say protected areas need ‘climate-smart’ planning
Mongabay
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June 13, 2025
Climate change is threatening the effectiveness of protected areas (PAs) in safeguarding wildlife, ecosystem services and livelihoods, with scientists now calling for the incorporation of “climate-smart” approaches into the planning of new and...
Perenco deploying upcycled MOPU to oil field off Congo
Offshore Energy
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June 13, 2025
A converted mobile offshore production unit (MOPU) is set to work with the Congolese subsidiary of Anglo-French oil and gas player Perenco at a license it operates offshore Congo. Congo's Minister of Hydrocarbons visits shipyard in Vlissingen;...
Perenco Starts Construction of New Offshore Platform for Project in Congo
Offshore Engineer News
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June 13, 2025
Perenco has launched a new development phase for its operations in Congo, with the construction of new offshore platform Kombi 2 which will be installed on the Kombi-Likalala-Libondo II (KLL II) permit. Kombi 2 is currently under construction at...
Carbon Credits: A Climate Financing Solution for Kenya?
Africa Uncensored
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June 13, 2025
By Nelly Madegwa In Kenya’s third National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP III) to reduce greenhouse gases and adjust to the impacts of current or expected climate change, the country pledged to establish domestic legislation and an...
Kore Potash, OWI-RAMS sign $2.2bn financing agreements for Congo potash project
Mining Technology
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June 11, 2025
Kore Potash has announced the signing of non-binding term sheets with OWI-RAMS, an investment platform, to arrange a $2.2bn (£1.63bn) financing package for the Kola Potash Project in the Republic of Congo. This package will comprise senior secured...
Why repurposing harmful subsidies is our main lever for biodiversity funding
Forests News
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June 13, 2025
The world is facing a biodiversity crisis of unprecedented proportions. Over a million plant and animal species are teetering on the brink of extinction and the intricate web of life that supports our planet and our well-being is unravelling at an...
Eni Congo Launches Yasika Hub To Strengthen LNG Operations
MENAFN
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June 13, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13. Eni Congo has officially inaugurated its new Yasika logistics platform, a key infrastructure project aimed at supporting the country's growing gas sector, Trend reports. The launch ceremony...
Met Office: Manuel Congo, Caroni rivers close to overflow
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 12, 2025
News Janelle De Souza An Hour Ago The Caroni River at a high level after heavy rainfall. File photo The riverine flood alert #2, orange level, and the adverse weather alert #5, Yellow level, are still in effect for TT and will be until 6 pm and 4...
Alerts for riverine flooding, adverse weather remain in effect
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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An ORANGE Level Riverine Flood Alert, as well as a YELLOW Level Adverse Weather Alert remain in effect today, for Trinidad and Tobago, the most recent advisories from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS)...
69th GEF Council meeting: $25.68 million allocated to biodiversity projects. Is it enough?
Down to Earth
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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) manages the finances of several environmental conventions, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The Facility’s financial support is allocated over a four-year span to guarantee that the...
Manuel Congo bursts its banks, Caroni ready to overflow
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 12, 2025
News Rampersad Sharlene Just Now - Courtesy Met Office As persistent rainfall continued across the country for a second day, the Manuel Congo River overtopped its banks on the night of June 11. The Caroni River in Tumpuna was also at 101 per cent...
Education Ministry on high alert as bad weather raises river levels, flood risk
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 12, 2025
News Paula Lindo 4 Hrs Ago Pedestrians shelter under umbrellas as they wait for taxis during heavy rainfall at the Diego Martin and Petit Valley stands on Independence Square, Port of Spain, on June 11. - Photo by Jeff K. Mayers The TT...
Bad weather causes flooding, landslides, downed trees
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 11, 2025
News Paula Lindo 4 Hrs Ago Khadijah Ameen - RAIN showers, isolated thunderstorm activity and associated gusts near downpours as a result of a yellow-level adverse weather event caused flooding in some areas, an increase in river levels, fallen...
High-profile wildlife trafficking case tests Malawi’s conservation commitment
Mongabay
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June 10, 2025
In 2021, Malawian authorities arrested and sentenced Chinese national Lin Yunhua, a key figure in an international wildlife trafficking syndicate, to 14 years in prison for possession of pangolin scales, rhino horns and ivory. Recently unearthed...
All welcome to ‘Leap of Faith’ at West Parish Congo Church
The Bethel Citizen - Maine
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June 10, 2025
BETHEL — The community is invited to a Faith and Film potluck and screening of the documentary movie “Leap of Faith” on Friday, June 20, at 6 p.m. at West Parish Congregational UCC, Church Street, Bethel. A discussion will follow the movie. “Leap...