May 20
Liberia: Judge Calls for Prosecution of Plastic Pollution Violators
FrontPageAfrica
Plastic pollution is one of the many sanitation problems affecting all sectors of life in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: NPHIL Recommends Hygiene Measures for Motorcyclists and Passengers
New Dawn
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has backed the Liberia National Police's (LNP's) safety measure requiring commercial motorcyclists and passengers to wear… Read more »
May 19
Africa: Mapping Malaria in Africa - Climate Change Study Predicts Where Mosquitoes Will Breed in Future [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some three decades. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Committee to Oversee Nigeria's Climate Policies
Premium Times
President Tinubu also gives spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale another appointment. Read more »
South Africa: Truckloads of Hope Arrive in KZN As 40 Rhinos Are Dropped Off At Munywana Conservancy [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A convoy of trucks carrying 40 'semi-wild' rhinos has rolled into KwaZulu-Natal, delivering a welcome ray of hope to a province under brutal siege by horn poachers. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Spokesman Ngelale Special Presidential Envoy On Climate Action
Leadership
In a strategic move to ensure the advancement of his administration's climate and green economic initiatives, President Bola Tinubu has appointed his spokesman, Chief Ajuri… Read more »
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Kenya: Makka: A Women's Champion Igniting Empowerment in Tawfiq
Mastercard Foundation
Program: Jasiri Fund Location: Garsen, Kenya Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Health Urges Action to Protect Students Amid Floods and Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has called on school administrators and management boards to take immediate action to safeguard children's health and safety amid ongoing heavy rains and… Read more »
May 18
South Africa: South African Communities Vs Shell - High Court Victories Show That Cultural Beliefs and Practices Count in Climate Cases [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately… Read more »
May 17
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
allAfrica
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Senegal: Senegal Launches Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme to support smallholder farmers.
IFAD
The Government of Senegal, in partnership with several international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), officially launched the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rising Temperatures Drive Human-Wildlife Conflict in Zimbabwe
IPS
Rising temperatures are being blamed for an increase in human-wildlife conflicts in Zimbabwe as animals such as snakes leave their natural habitat earlier than usual. Read more »
Uganda: High-Water Levels in Lake Victoria May Also Affect White Nile in Sudan
Dabanga
Uganda has warned of an alarming increase in the water level of Lake Victoria. Ugandan Minister of Water and Environment Sam Cheptoris told reporters earlier this week that the… Read more »
Kenya: 'Don't Believe Everything You See On the Internet' - Photo Shows Journalist Reporting On Nigerian Floods in 2022, Not in Kenya in 2024
Africa Check
'Don't believe everything you see on the internet' - photo shows journalist reporting on Nigerian floods in 2022, not in Kenya in 2024 Read more »
Africa: At Africa Media Convention Prioritise Advocacy On Climate Change ...to Support Efforts in Mitigating Impact - Chief of Staff
Ghanaian Times
Media practitioners in Africa have been challenged to prioritise advocacy on climate change and other environmental crises to support efforts to mitigate their impacts. Read more »
Ethiopia: Availing Climate Resilient Forage Weighs On Improving Livestock Productivity - Experts
Ethiopian Herald
The availability of improved forage is fundamental to increase Ethiopia's livestock productivity and meet the public meat and milk consumption, experts said. Read more »
Liberia: Urgent Call to Address Climate Risks in Liberia [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia, like many other nations is facing a formidable challenge of climate change. With its vulnerable geography, limited resources, gradual increase in population, Liberia… Read more »
May 16
Kenya: Meteorologists Issue Heavy Rain Forecast For Nairobi, Central Highlands
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain advisory in Central Highlands including Nairobi, Western Kenya and parts of Northwestern Kenya. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Intensifies Drought-Counter Offensive
New Era
The agriculture ministry will roll out drought mitigation measures from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 in a bid to safeguard and alleviate the impact on the livelihoods of affected… Read more »
Kenya: Floods - in View of the Increasing Number of Victims, the Bishops Ask for Solidarity With Those Affected
Agenzia Fides
The floods that have hit Kenya since March have so far claimed at least 289 lives, according to to figures presented by the authorities in Nairobi on May 14. Rains could continue… Read more »
South Africa: Pact to Provide Access for Small Fishers to Public Works Facilities
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Greener Future - Reducing Methane in Waste and Livestock Sectors [press release]
World Bank
Did you know that nearly 60% of the waste in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is food waste? It ends up in waste disposal sites where it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas whose… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda-Based Drinking Water Firm Among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies
New Times
Jibu Inc., a food and beverages firm that specializes in producing and supplying affordable drinking water, has been ranked among Africa's fastest rising companies in 2024 by… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Blue Economy - Untapped Potential Abounds in Marítime Sector'
Leadership
The chairman, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has identified coastal tourism and renewable energy generation as some of the potential areas of growth that… Read more »
Ethiopia: Raising Awareness On Climate, Environmental Issues Is Crucial - Bezawit
Ethiopian Herald
Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Bezawit Edilu is a Software Engineer. She has been giving Training of Trainers (ToT) on climate awareness, climate justice, circular economy and… Read more »
South Africa: Large Fishing Companies Oppose Squid Quotas in Court
GroundUp
The commercial industry is being "greedy" say Eastern Cape small-scale fisher Read more »