March 18
Mozambique: In Conflict-Hit Mozambique, a Tropical Storm Warns of Hunger and the Next Cyclone
WFP
The World Food Programme requires urgent funds to respond to displacement caused by conflict in the north as climate change wreaks havoc in the south Read more »
Malawi: Back-to-Back Climate Disasters Leave Malawians Eating Grass Seeds
The New Humanitarian
'Once again, we have nothing.' 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
March 13
Cameroon: Cameroon Homes and Plantations Destroyed By Seawater
VOA
Cameroon officials have declared a humanitarian emergency after encroaching waters from the Atlantic Ocean destroyed several hundred homes, buildings and plantations along… Read more »
South Africa: Disaster Teams Activated in KZN Municipalities Amid Heavy Rainfall Warning
SAnews.gov.za
Disaster teams have been activated in all KwaZulu-Natal municipalities that may be affected by heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flooding in the north-eastern part of… Read more »
Mozambique: - Storm Knocks Out Electricity for 100,000 People
AIM
Almost 100,000 people have been deprived of electricity since Tuesday morning as a result of the severe tropical storm "Filipo', which has swept across southern Mozambique. Read more »
South Africa: Climate Activists Refuse to Be Silenced By Arrests
GroundUp
Pickets outside Standard Bank will continue, says Extinction Rebellion Read more »
March 12
Africa: Pollution - a Threat to Our Groundwater Resources
IPS
Groundwater pollution significantly affects the prevalence of waterborne diseases. This form of pollution occurs when hazardous substances, such as pathogens, chemicals, and heavy… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Hit by Storm Filipo, One Year After Cyclone Freddy
Oxfam
Millions of people have nothing left to eat but wild roots as they have lost their crops to repeated extreme weather Read more »
Mozambique: Severe Storm May Affect 525,000 People in Southern Mozambique
AIM
The severe tropical storm "Filipo', which is expected to hit southern Mozambique over the next 72 hours, could affect at least 525,000 people, according to the country's relief… Read more »
Africa: How a Shipping Carbon Tax Could Help Africa Build Climate Resilient Trade [analysis]
African Arguments
Pricing the emissions of the international shipping industry could raise $100 billion/yr. Read more »