May 07
Somalia: Flood Warnings Issued By Sodma - Somali People Urged to Stay Vigilant During Spring Rains
Shabelle
The Somali Disaster Management Agency's (SoDMA) National Multi-hazard Early Warning Center has issued flood warnings to the Somali people, emphasizing the need for vigilance as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rainstorm Injures Three, Damages 200 Houses in Plateau
Premium Times
"The damages caused by the rainstorm further put the Miango people, ..., in a more precarious situation." Read more »
Kenya: 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 »
Kenya: 86 Families Ordered to Move Out of Ruiru Village in Kijabe
Capital FM
The government has directed 200 families in Rùirù village who live downstream Kijabe to vacate the area by 6pm today. Read more »
Ghana: Prepare for More Rains in the Coming Days - Ghana Meteorological Agency Warns
Accra Time
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a warning to the public regarding an anticipated increase in rainfall across the country's southern region. The advice follows the… Read more »
Kenya: Climate Crisis Has Reached Catastrophic Levels, CS Tuya Says
Capital FM
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said the climate crisis facing the country, characterised by heavy rainfall and resultant flooding… Read more »
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Africa: Inclusive and Transparent Land Governance Practices for Building Effective Land Administration Institutions Amid the Changing Climate and Strengthening Land Rights in the Continent
African Development Bank (AfDB)
What: World Bank Land Conference's side event Read more »
Uganda: How Flooding, Landslides Are Soaking and Submerging Economy [opinion]
Nile Post
One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Read more »
May 06
Rwanda: Now That Floods Have Come to Cities, Govts Will Be Forced to Act
New Times
Wild climatic swings, from sweltering heat and drought to relentless rain and floods, have become quite common lately. Climate experts warn that this pattern, where the wet season… Read more »
Africa: Are We Communicating Climate Change Wrong? Here Are Five Ways to Improve
UNDP
The way we communicate the issue has a different impact on different audiences Read more »
Tanzania: Kenya and Tanzania Face 'Humanitarian Crisis' Amid Disastrous Floods
RFI
The death toll from weeks of devastating rains and floods had risen to 228 in Kenya, as authorities in the country and in neighbouring Tanzania warned that there was no sign of a… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle
Nile Post
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe… Read more »
Kenya: USAID Launches $6m Program for Climate Resilience Efforts in Kenya
VOA
The United States Agency for International Development last week launched a $6 million program to support small businesses and financial institutions in northern Kenya that are… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: Climate-Smart Road Rehab - a Crucial Upgrade for São Tomé and Príncipe [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank plays a critical role in transforming São Tomé and Príncipe's infrastructure by financing the Transport Sector Development and Coastal… Read more »
Kenya: 'Do Not Lower Guard, Despite Sunshine' Authorities Warn
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Services says there is an elevated risk of moderate to heavy rainfall for much of the city. Read more »
Uganda: Urgent Repairs for Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Heavy rains have revealed a hidden threat on a vital Ugandan artery - the Karuma Bridge. Though no surface cracks were found, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) discovered… Read more »
May 05
Kenya: British High Commission Offers Sh140mn for Kenya Flood Relief Efforts
Capital FM
The British High Commission in Nairobi Nairobi has offered KES 140 million for flood relief efforts in Kenya, responding to the rising death toll of 220. Read more »
May 03
East Africa: UN Support Continues Amid Heavy Rains, Severe Floods and Cyclone Threat
UN News
The United Nations and partners continue to support authorities across East Africa as the region braces for more of the heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed… Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll Climbs As Torrential Rains Contine to Batter Kenya
RFI
Weeks of heavy rain and floods that have killed nearly 200 people continue to ravage parts of Kenya - causing landslides, destroying roads and forcing people from their homes. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Overwhelmingly Feel Climate Change Impact, Report Finds
Nile Post
A new report by Twaweza reveals a stark reality: 86% of Ugandans acknowledge the impacts of climate change in their daily lives. The report highlights not only the consequences but… Read more »
Kenya: Get Ready, Nairobi! Weatherman Sounds Alarm for Heavy Rain Friday
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Department on Friday cautioned residents of the Nairobi metropolitan area about the likelihood of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" and advised exercising… Read more »
Somalia: Crisis in Beledweyne - Severe Floods Trigger Mass Displacement
Radio Dalsan
The central Somali town of Beledweyne continues to witness a harrowing exodus as residents flee their homes for the second consecutive day due to severe floods caused by heavy… Read more »
Southern Africa: Journalism in the Face of Environmental Crises [press release]
MISA
As of April 2024, at least three Southern African countries -- Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe -- had declared the 2023-2024 agricultural season a state of disaster. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: 56pc Want County Govts to Oversee Flood Response Efforts
Capital FM
A just released survey by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TOFA) shows that 37 percent of Kenyans feel it is the responsibility of Governors and their County Governments to… Read more »
Africa: 'The Climate Crisis Is a Public Health Crisis'
UCT
On 23 April 2024, as part of a series of events to mark Green Week, the Green Campus Initiative (GCI) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) participated in a Climate Change and… Read more »
May 01
Kenya: More Heavy Rainfall Predicted Amid Deaths and Destruction
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are likely to persist for the entire month of May, raising fears of more devastating effects in the coming days. Read more »