Ireland to help provide ‘rapid response mechanism’ for ‘environmental defenders’

Move will help those persecuted for raising concerns on environmental damage

Coronavirus: Africa prepares for surge in cases and mass casualties

Charities warn African countries lack medical equipment needed to cope with outbreak

Electronomous car technology summit moves from Kerry to Dublin

Weston Airport will be the new home for the four-wheeled tech summit

H&M boss warns of ‘social threat’ to fast fashion

Karl-Johan Persson is a key figure in a $2.5tn industry that is under increased scrutiny

World View: Ireland’s Apple windfall is developing world’s loss

Apple’s Irish HQ sees profits earned in vulnerable regions being sent to the State

President recalls shared colonial past on African visit

Higgins and African Union agree culture no cover for rights abuse

President’s Addis Ababa address hailed as thought provoking and insightful

Exporters told to look to Africa for new opportunities

Africa Ireland Economic Forum delegates told that trade is expected to soar over coming years