April 24
Africa: Rich Nation Hypocrisy Accelerating Global Heating
IPS
Rich nations' climate hypocrisy is accelerating global heating, pushing the planet closer to irreversible catastrophe, with its worst consequences borne by the poorest, both… Read more »
Africa: UNHCR Launches Fund to Shield Refugees and Other Displaced People From Climate Shocks
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched the UNHCR Climate Resilience Fund, seeking to boost the protection of refugees and displaced communities who are most threatened by… Read more »
Africa: Time Is Right for a South Atlantic Climate Alliance [analysis]
ISS
With their leading roles regionally and in the G20 and COP30, a Brazil-South Africa partnership could prompt useful south-south ties. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Suspends Commuter Services Following Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Kenya Railways company has suspended commuter train services in the city following heavy rains that has led of flooding in various parts of the country. Read more »
Central African Republic: Bangui - Flooded Families Seek Drier Land Due to Climate Crisis
OCHA
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Africa: Ants Face Worsening Survival Crisis As Planet Heats Up - Adapt, Migrate or Die [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Among the longest-living insects, the ant population could be threatened as extreme heat sweeps across the globe due to the deepening climate crisis. Read more »
April 23
Africa: Africa's Megacities Threatened By Heat, Floods and Disease [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Cities cover just 3% of the planet. But they emit 78% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, absorb 80% of final global energy (what consumers use) and consume 60% of clean… Read more »
Ethiopia: Weighed Down By War and Drought, Tigray Struggles to Get Back On Its Feet
The New Humanitarian
'It has been over a year since the peace deal was signed and the guns have been silenced, but we are still dying.' Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Issues Flood Warning As Rains Cause Death, Displacement
VOA
Kenya has issued flood warnings as heavy rains pound the region. Read more »
Africa: World Economy Loses $8bn Due to Climate Threats - WMO
Daily Trust
The Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Celeste Saulo, has said the world economy has so far lost about $8 billion due to climate change threats. Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Calls for All Hands On Deck At Climate Promise 2025 Launch
UN News
Top UN officials launched a fresh global campaign to tackle the climate emergency on Tuesday, with social media influencers, Indigenous leaders and corporate giants showing what… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Invest in Irrigation Development, Private Sector Urged
The Herald
The Government has called for private sector participation in irrigation schemes to boost yields during the prolonged dry spells and spur economic growth. Read more »
April 22
Africa: UN Chief Urges 'Surge in Investment' to Overcome $4 Trillion Financing Gap
UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a "surge in investment" to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people. Read more »
Africa: Africa's El Nino Crises Demand Action and Funding
DW
El Nino is causing extreme weather events in East Africa and a crippling drought in the south of the continent. Experts say immediate action is needed to tackle famine and… Read more »
Somalia: UN Says Heavy Rains to Affect About 770,000 People in Somalia
Shabelle
The upcoming heavier normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770,000 people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs… Read more »
Africa: 'Toasting the World's Most Natural Talent' - UN Museum Campaign Recognizes Nature's Contributions to Music
IPS
Spearheaded by the Museum for the United Nations, a new campaign brings together music and ecology to spark people's interest and engagement in environmental conservation through… Read more »
Africa: Creating Credible Carbon Market in Africa
Africa Renewal
Integrity is key as world's largest carbon market auction is held in Nairobi Read more »
Africa: COP28 President Wins Award for Energy Leadership
COP28 UAR
COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber was recognized with an award by the World Energy Council for his leadership in advancing the energy transition through… Read more »
Zimbabwe: El Nino-Linked Drought Threatens Maize Production in Zimbabwe
New Zimbabwe
Mazowe district of Zimbabwe's Mashonaland Central province is struggling with prolonged severe drought, threatening the country's maize supply, and impacting business of its grain… Read more »
Nigeria: Nema's New Leadership - Challenges and Prospects
Daily Trust
Nigeria grapples with a complex web of emergencies, from natural disasters from flooding to man-made ones like oil spills. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Coast, Highways, and Global Warming, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Premium Times
But even if we are to continue to play the ostrich on this matter, as the idea of the coastal highway suggests we are minded to, we may still wonder whether this highway is an… Read more »
April 21
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross On High Alert As Estates, Roads Flood in Nairobi
Capital FM
The Kenya Red Cross has mobilized tactical teams to aid in search and rescue efforts in various parts of Nairobi affected by Saturday's heavy rainfall. Read more »
Nigeria: More Hurdles As Ganduje Moves to Weather Storms in APC
Daily Trust
Like the proverbial cat with nine lives, a former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has temporarily put a stop to the fresh move to oust him as the national chairman of… Read more »
April 19
Southern Africa: El Nino Driving Southern Africa Drought - Study
New Era
A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said yesterday.… Read more »
Africa: Calling Off UN Regional Climate Weeks Exposes Rich Nations' Lack of Goodwill [analysis]
African Arguments
Funding these essential meetings would cost little to rich countries but provide a potentially invaluable forum for developing countries. Read more »