March 18
South Africa: Police Whisk Water Minister Mchunu Away From Angry Crowd in Musina
GroundUp
On Friday, police had to whisk Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu away from an angry crowd in Musina. Read more »
Nigeria: Developing a Climate Resilient WASH Policy in Nigeria Come Rain or Drought [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In 2018, the Federal Government of Nigeria developed a 13-year strategy to address the WASH crisis in the country. Five years post-implementation, the strategy seems to be missing… Read more »
Namibia: Contractor Disconnects School Sewer Pump Over Non-Payment
New Era
A contractor on Thursday disconnected the sewer pump at Max Makushe Senior Secondary School because of non-payment by the directorate of education. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa and Zimbabwe Enter Landmark Water Sharing Deal
SAnews.gov.za
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu and the Zimbabwean Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, have signed an agreement… Read more »
March 17
South Sudan: South Sudan Closes Schools As Heatwave Intensifies
Independent (Kampala)
South Sudan on Saturday announced an indefinite closure of all schools as a result of heatwaves over the past few days with very high temperatures both during the day and night. Read more »
Africa: Researchers Link HIV Infections Spike to Drought
New Times
Scientists say droughts could heighten the transmission of HIV, particularly through activities like transactional sex, The East African reports. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Warned Against Eating Lake Nakuru Fish Due to Harmful Chemicals
Capital FM
The Nakuru County government has warned citizens against the consumption of fish harvested from Lake Nakuru following the high pesticide pollution presence in the lake. Read more »
Somalia: Indian Navy Seizes Bulgarian Ship From Somali Pirates and Rescues the Crew
Shabelle
Indian naval forces including special commandos seized a cargo vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates, rescuing 17 crew members, a spokesperson for the navy said on… Read more »
Angola: More Than 5,000 People Affected By the Rains in Caxito
ANGOP
Two people died from electrocution, while 5,312 homes and 36 public and private facilities were affected by the rains that have been falling in the province of Bengo. Read more »
Africa: Snakebites - We Thought We'd Created a Winning New Antivenom but Then It Flopped. Why That Turned Out to Be a Good Thing [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Snakebites kill over 100,000 people each year, and hundreds of thousands of survivors are left with long-term disabilities such as amputations. Read more »
March 16
Africa: Infectious Diseases Fester in Wake of Drought, War - UN Report
Reporter
A UN agency signals a worrying uptick in the spread of infectious diseases as "successive shocks" expose thousands of people across the country to measles, cholera, and malaria. Read more »
Uganda: Water Quality Still a Challenge in Uganda
Nile Post
Access to clean water remains a significant concern in Uganda, despite an increase in improved drinking water sources. Read more »
East Africa: IGAD Urges Swift Action to Avert Red Sea Ecological Crisis
Business Day Africa
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has expressed apprehension regarding the imminent ecological catastrophe arising from the sinking of the Rubymar off the… Read more »
Ethiopia: AI and Climate - Tackling Challenges and Embracing Change With a People-Centered Approach
Reporter
In May 2023, a World Bank team visited Secunda, a South African town defined by Sasol's unique commercial coal-to-liquids facility, to participate in a workshop on just green… Read more »
Nigeria: Centre Urges Rivers to Implement Action Plan On Gender, Climate Change
Premium Times
A Rivers-based advocacy group, the Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre has urged the Rivers Government to implement the National Action Plan on Gender and Climate… Read more »
March 15
Namibia: Namibia Constantly Affected By Global Warming
Namibian
Global warming is constantly affecting Namibia's highly variable rainfall patterns, making every drop of water and wetlands a very important aspect of people's lives, senior… Read more »
Mozambique: Rafah's Civilians, Mozambique's Storms, and Finding Joy in Malawi - the Cheat Sheet
The New Humanitarian
A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues. Read more »
Mozambique: WFP Palais Briefing Note - a Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Mozambique As Resources Shrink and Needs Increase
WFP
This is a summary of what was said by Antonella d'Aprile, WFP Country Director in Mozambique to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des… Read more »
March 14
Mozambique: Urgent Aid Needed for Those Affected by Tropical Storm Filipo
OCHA
Authorities in Mozambique report that some 14,000 people have been affected by the severe Tropical Storm Filipo across central and southern Mozambique, with two people killed and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Identified As Best Destination for Wildlife Photography
Capital FM
A recent study by Cape Town-based travel portal Go2Africa has identified Kenya as the best destination for wildlife spotting and photography in the world. Read more »
Mozambique: One Dead, Seven Injured, in Tropical Storm
AIM
Severe tropical storm Filipo killed at least one person and injured a further seven, as it passed through southern Mozambique on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to preliminary… Read more »
Sierra Leone: '1.5c? We're Already There', Says Sierra Leone's Climate Minister [analysis]
African Arguments
Jiwoh Abulai, Environment and Climate Change Minister of Sierra Leone talks 30x30, land rights, carbon credits, climate finance, and more. Read more »
Nigeria: In Ondo Coastal Community, Fishermen, Farmers Struggle to Adapt to Recurring Sea Surge
Premium Times
In Ondo State, communities along the Atlantic coast have endured years of sea incursions caused by rising sea levels and intense storms. Read more »
Angola: Environmental Impact On Lobito Corridor Under Analysis in Catumbela
ANGOP
The main weaknesses of the environmental impact along the Lobito Corridor were reviewed Thursday, in the municipality of Catumbela (Benguela), in a meeting that brought together… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet announced it has approved the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP) for implementation. Read more »