May 14
Africa: WHO Director-General's Remarks At the Summit On Clean Cooking in Africa - 14 May 2024 [press release]
WHO
Your Excellency President Gnassingbé of Togo, Read more »
Uganda: Next Media, Tree Adoption Uganda Root for Tackling Climate Change
Nile Post
Next Media and Tree Adoption Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating awareness about climate action through the massive tree planting initiative. Read more »
May 13
East Africa: Droughts, Floods to Cyclones in Africa [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
Kenya and many other African nations are grappling with a harsh reality: extreme weather events are becoming the norm. Once predictable weather patterns have been disrupted,… Read more »
Kenya: Schools Re-Open Today After Two Postponements
Capital FM
Learning in most public schools nationwide is set to resume for the second term Monday after two postponements occasioned by flooding. Read more »
Benin: Climate Adaptation Efforts Necessary for Sustainable and Resilient Growth [press release]
World Bank
According to the second edition of the Benin Economic Update Report, achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth in the coming decades will depend on efforts to adapt and… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Planned Rf93bn Modern Nduba Waste Management Facility
New Times
The government is planning to set up a modern waste management facility in Nduba Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, at a tune of €67 million (approx. Rwf93 billion) in an effort… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Households Still Without Water As Reservoir Levels Remain Critically Low
GroundUp
Residents of Ntuzuma welcomed the arrival of a municipal water truck on Sunday after more than a week without water Read more »
South Africa: Deadline for Makhanda Water Works Upgrades Missed - Again
GroundUp
Completion of work at the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works has been extended for the third time in six months Read more »
Rwanda: How a Sculptor Is Taking Charge in Preserving the Environment
New Times
Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of his homeland, Claude Nizeyimana, a 25-year-old sculptor, last year initiated a project 'Ingoma100,' with an aim of intertwining the realms… Read more »
Africa: 'Untold Harm to Nature' From Wildlife Trafficking, Warns UN Crime Agency
UN News
Despite two decades of worldwide efforts, more than 4,000 precious wildlife species still fall prey to trafficking every year, a new report by the UN crime and drugs prevention… Read more »
Africa: Wildlife Traffickers Carried On Their Illegal Trade During Covid Lockdown [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The world literally stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while countries locked down to keep coronavirus at bay, wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal activities.… Read more »
Namibia: Two Arrested Over Wildlife Products
Namibian
A Namibian (28) and an Angolan national (32) were arrested over the weekend for allegedly being found in possession of pangolin skin without permits, says national police… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Deserves a Modern Waste Management Solution, and It Should Come From Source [opinion]
New Times
The announcement by the Rwandan government to build a new landfill to replace the problematic Nduba site located in Gasabo district is a welcome step. Residents have borne the… Read more »
Mauritius: Winter 2024 Seasonal Outlook - Forecasts for Mauritius and Rodrigues
Government of Mauritius
The expected evolution of the 2024 winter climate in Mauritius and Rodrigues from May to August was presented this afternoon by the Acting Director of the Mauritius Meteorological… Read more »
May 12
Madagascar: Madagascar's Ancient Baobab Forests Are Being Restored By Communities - With a Little Help From Ai [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Six of the world's eight baobab species are indigenous to Madagascar, where the distinctive trees with giant trunks have historically grown in huge forests. But these forests are… Read more »
Mozambique: Who Profits From the Climate Emergency?
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
"Hundreds of the world’s leading climate scientists expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5ºC above preindustrial levels this century", compared to the agreed… Read more »
South Africa: Sotyu to Hand Over Mabama Forestry Plantation
SAnews.gov.za
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu, will on Tuesday hand over the Mabama forestry plantation to the Mashamba Traditional Council in… Read more »
May 11
Kenya: Death Toll From Flooding in Kenya Rises to 267
New Times
At least 267 people have been killed by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Kenya since mid-March, the government said on Friday. Read more »
East Africa: Flooding Poses Serious Threat in Nine Regional States As Climate Fluctuations Take Toll On East Africa [opinion]
Reporter
Aid agencies warn close to two million Ethiopians at risk Read more »
May 10
East Africa: Kenya Floods Prompts Calls for Warning Systems
SciDev.Net
Kenya's worst flooding in decades highlights the urgent need for more robust mitigation efforts, including flood risk maps and early warning systems, say climate scientists. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Acts Swiftly to Quell Impact of Cyclone Hidaya
Daily News
PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has informed the National Assembly that the tropical cyclone Hidaya that hit the coastal areas of the country last weekend, has claimed the lives of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Floods - Damaged Schools Mean Over 15,000 Children Will Be Unable to Return to Learning Next Week [press release]
savethechildren_uk
A report released by the Ministry of Education this week has shown the extent of damage caused to schools - as well as health facilities and homes - by raging floods that have… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Counts Losses As Cyclone Hidaya Sweeps Coastline
New Times
Tanzania's government on Thursday announced that five people have died and seven others injured following Cyclone Hidaya sweeping through the country's south-eastern coast on the… Read more »
Africa: Cement Is a Big Carbon Emitter and Quality Is Costly - a Civil Engineer Explains [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every year the world uses 4 billion tonnes of cement to make the concrete that goes into buildings and other infrastructure. It leaves a huge carbon footprint, and comes with other… Read more »
Tunisia: Factsheet On Forestry Sector in Tunisia
Tunis Afrique Presse
The following factsheet presents the forestry sector in Tunisia and its economic role, as well as the main tree planting projects and reported fires. Read more »