Kenya Floods - As the Costs Add Up Pressure Mounts On a Country in Economic Crisis [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There were early warnings that Kenya's long rain season - between March and May - was going to bring above-normal rainfall. The extreme intensity of the rain has resulted in… Read more »
Fossilised Circles in the Sand On South Africa's Coast May Be Artwork By Our Early Ancestors [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
If you have walked on a dune surface after windy conditions have settled, you may have been privileged to recognise one of Nature's wonders: scratch circles. These are structures… Read more »
Floods Displace Over 500 Households in Dokolo
Nile Post
Authorities in Dokolo District have raised concerns over the increasing number of residents being displaced by floods. Read more »
South Africa's Plan to Move Away From Coal - 8 Steps to Make It Succeed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The South African government's Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away from reliance on coal-fired power… Read more »
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 »
Unprecedented Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa
UN News
"Unprecedented and devastating" flooding in east Africa has triggered widespread displacement with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia,… Read more »
Disregard Claims That Floods in Kenya's Capital Have Swept Crocodiles and Venomous Snakes Into the Streets
Africa Check
Disregard claims that floods in Kenya's capital have swept crocodiles and venomous snakes into the streets Read more »
KNUT Urges Case-Specific Reopening of Schools Citing Flood Risks
Capital FM
The Kenya National Union of Primary Teachers (KNUT) has called for a case-by-case approach to reopening primary and secondary schools for the second term citing flooding risks. Read more »
Somalia Issues Warning of Impending Flood Disruptions Across Multiple Regions
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's federal government issued a warning on Tuesday about potential disruptions expected within the next ten days across several regions. Read more »
Hand Hygiene Day 2024 - Water Shortages in Nigerian Communities Could Undermine Wash Efforts [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Hadiza Mohammed and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) Read more »
Drought or Drowned - Sudanese Continue the Risky Journey to Libya, Europe
Ayin English
With residents of El Fasher and its surrounding areas under siege, those who have the means are fleeing the area to make the perilous journey to Libya and beyond. Read more »
Govt Bans Fishing, Swimming in the Kenyan Coastline Due to Extreme Weather
Capital FM
The government has banned fishing and swimming in the Kenya coastline due to extreme weather that is currently being recorded in the area. Read more »
Rwanda Faces $7 Billion Funding Gap to Implement Climate Action Plan
New Times
The government has identified a funding gap of $7.1 billion (Rwf 9 trillion) in order to meet its climate action targets under the Paris Agreement by 2030. The country plans to… Read more »
All Schools to Be Re-Opened On Monday
Capital FM
President William Ruto has ordered the re-opening of all schools on Monday. Read more »
UAE Extends Support to Families Affected By Severe Weather Conditions in Somalia
Shabelle
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated its commitment to humanitarian aid by stepping up its support for families devastated by the recent severe weather conditions in… Read more »