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Senegal and Nigeria deepen energy ties as Ministerial visit signals new era of African collaboration

2026-04-03T12:01:12+01:00

Senegal and Nigeria are strengthening bilateral energy cooperation following a high-level working visit by Senegal’s Minister of Energy Birame Soulèye Diop and representatives from national oil company (NOC) Petrosen to Abuja this week.

NASA's Artemis II mission leaves people worldwide in awe

2026-04-02T21:11:09+01:00

After NASA’s Artemis II lifted off on Wednesday, people worldwide watched the launch - as crowds gathered along beaches near Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the United States, to catch a glimpse of history.

Statia joins George Washington University partnership to raise tourism standards and service

2026-04-01T18:46:56+01:00

Statia is taking a decisive step toward improving service quality across its tourism sector through a new partnership with The George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, D.C.

Truck toll now enforced in The Netherlands

2026-04-01T18:34:02+01:00

From 1 July, The Netherlands have introduced truck toll, with truck owners now having to pay per kilometre.

Centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food being restored in India

2026-03-29T22:23:48+01:00

In northern India's Uttar Pradesh state, a team of workers is carefully restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that once fed the rulers of the former princely state of Awadh.

Minister, Kesar, joins CEW 2026 as Trinidad and Tobago accelerates upstream momentum

2026-03-29T22:20:57+01:00

Ernesto Kesar, Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries of Trinidad and Tobago, has officially joined the upcoming Caribbean Energy Week (CEW), reinforcing the country’s commitment to upstream growth at a time of renewed momentum in the oil and gas sector.

AfDB Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa approves $5.65M to pioneer new climate finance instrument for off-grid renewable energy projects in Africa’s fragile States

2026-03-27T22:56:08+00:00

The AfDB’s (African Development Bank Group’s) Board of Directors has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to pilot the Peace Renewable Energy Certificate (P-REC) Aggregation Facility, a pioneering initiative that will, for the first time, deploy renewable energy certificates as a direct funding instrument for a portfolio of mini-grids across Africa’s most fragile and energy-poor countries.

Fondazione MAIRE presented in Berlin the "Climate Goals" study in the framework Of Maire European strategy leveraging on Germany

2026-03-27T22:52:45+00:00

The fourth edition of "Climate Goals: winning the challenge of climate goals through the creation of skills and competences worldwide" (Addendum 3: Focus on Germany) has been presented at the Italian Embassy in Berlin.

Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs

2026-03-27T22:49:18+00:00

Hundreds of transport workers in the Philippines' capital Manila have gone on strike over rising fuel costs.

Aviator cuts half of business travel emissions through SAF initiative in Sweden

2026-03-26T21:09:55+00:00

Aviator Airport Alliance, the largest independent ground handling provider in the Nordics and part of Avia Solutions Group, has joined Swedavia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement initiative, resulting in a significant reduction in emissions from its business travel.

Brian McKnight sues radio station for calling him an abusive and neglectful dad

2026-03-25T20:17:10+00:00

Brian McKnight is taking legal action against a North Carolina radio station and its host, claiming they falsely painted him as an abusive and neglectful father.

conNÉCKt team from Irish Girl Guides triumphs with Best Team Placard Award at National FIRST LEGO League Final

2026-03-25T20:14:45+00:00

Dublin-based team conNÉCKt, from the Lucan Unit of the Irish Girl Guides, secured a prestigious victory at the FIRST LEGO League Irish National Final this week, taking home the coveted Best Team Placard award.

The forgotten Indian woman trailblazer in British medicine

2026-03-24T18:39:20+00:00

In 1912, Jamini Sen became the first woman ever to be admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow - an institution founded in 1599 and long closed to women.

Belize highlights natural assets and sustainability focus ahead of STC 2026

2026-03-22T22:23:11+00:00

Belize’s tourism minister has extended an open invitation to tourism industry leaders to visit the Central American and Caribbean nation next month, highlighting its world-class natural assets and long-standing commitment to sustainable tourism.

Hard Rock Heals Foundation donates $400,000 to Jamaica's Hurricane Melissa Relief efforts

2026-03-21T17:53:05+00:00

The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, announced its "Stay Strong Jamaica" relief effort raised over $400,000 to support Jamaica's recovery from Hurricane Melissa, the Category 5 storm that struck in October 2025, causing nearly $9 billion in damages and leaving thousands homeless.

Eid ul Fitr celebrated worldwide

2026-03-20T19:24:43+00:00

Muslims across the world gathered for Eid ul Fitr 2026, to mark the end of Ramadan – commemorating it with prayers, gifts, plus giving and sharing huge feasts with family and friends.