More Than 150 Killed in Flooding and Landslides in Tanzania
RFI
At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following weeks of heavy rain that has pounded East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said the El Nino… Read more »
Flooding in Tanzania and Kenya Claims Scores of Lives
DW
After days of torrential rain across East Africa, Tanzania's prime minister says at least 155 people have been killed in flooding, while at least 13 killed have died in neighboring… Read more »
Over 100 Inmates Escape Prison Due to Heavy Rains
DW
A search is on for the scores of prisoners who fled after rain brought down a perimeter fence. The incident happened close to the Nigerian capital. Read more »
Govt Orders Search And Rescue Operations As Death Toll Rises From Flood
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has directed the National Police Service (NPS) to initiate extensive search and rescue operations nationwide in response to ongoing flood… Read more »
Greenpeace Africa Is Alarmed By the Growing Number of Fossil Fuel Lobbyists in Treaty Negotiation [press release]
Greenpeace
Ottawa, Canada, 25 April 2024 - Over 195 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have gained access to the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4)… Read more »
Mayor Blames Liberia's Waste Dilemma On Failure
New Dawn
Liberia's city Mayor-designate has come to town with blame, arguing that the Government's failure to allocate funding has left the oldest West African city in flit. Read more »
Climate Finance - Did the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings Move the Dial? [analysis]
African Arguments
An expert panel give their verdict on whether the Spring Meetings offered Africa hope that climate finance will be expanded and reformed. Read more »
Heavy Rain, Flooding in East Africa Lead to At Least 155 Deaths
VOA
Torrential rain and flooding in Tanzania have caused 155 deaths and 236 injuries while affecting more than 200,000 others, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told parliament on… Read more »
About U.S.$ 3 Million Made From Planks Unaccounted for At FDA
Liberian Observer
Titus Buah was very excited about his new assignment as the supervisor for a checkpoint in Big Joe Town, Grand Bassa County. It was a busier, bigger and more beneficial assignment… Read more »
Conflict, Climate Change Driving Hundreds of Millions Into Hunger - UN
VOA
A new analysis of the state of global hunger finds conflict, climate change, and economic shocks are driving an increasing number of people into acute hunger, jeopardizing gains… Read more »
Poultry Farmers Lose Birds As Temperature Hits Over 40°c
Daily Trust
Expert offers advice Read more »
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 »
Paris Agreement Integrity At Risk As COP29 Nears
Nile Post
A successful COP29 hinges on reaching a new and ambitious climate finance agreement that satisfies the demands of developing countries. Read more »
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 »
Kenya Issues Flood Warning As Rains Cause Death, Displacement
VOA
Kenya has issued flood warnings as heavy rains pound the region. Read more »