July 30
South Africa: Snow Warning Downgraded for KZN, EC and Free State, but Icy Conditions Persist
Daily Maverick
The snow blanketing some areas in KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and the Free State is expected to start melting soon, creating icy road conditions. Read more »
July 29
Ethiopia: How Ethiopia Can Make COP32 the Summit That Actually Delivers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The world's governments will arrive in Addis Ababa in late 2027 for COP32, the first African-hosted climate summit in five years. Ethiopia's presidency is on behalf of the African… Read more »
Nigeria: Hyprep Restores 560 Hectares of Ogoni Wetlands, Expands Climate Resilience Drive
This Day
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has intensified efforts to restore oil-degraded mangrove ecosystems in Ogoniland, announcing the successful restoration of… Read more »
July 28
Liberia: Govt Secures Key Climate Seat
Liberian Observer
When footage of flooding in Ghana surfaced on social media, Liberians were concerned and worried about possible occurrences in Liberia. Parts of the country were flooded after days… Read more »
Africa: AfDB - Super El Niño May Cost Nigeria, Africa Up to $20bn, Trigger Mass Migration
This Day
· Oil prices slide as US, Iran pause hostilities over Strait of Hormuz Read more »
July 27
South Africa: Western Cape Scrambles to Implement Climate Responsive Strategies After Calamitous Floods
Daily Maverick
Months after May's catastrophic Western Cape floods, news headlines have faded, residents describe what living in waist-deep water for three weeks felt like, while local government… Read more »
South Africa: Snowfall Expected As Cold Front Moves Across South Africa
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says typical winter conditions are expected across the country this week as a cold front moves through. Read more »
July 26
South Africa: Lessons From South Africa On How Parks and Community Gardens Can Help Cities Adapt to Climate Change [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Climate change is affecting cities more and more. This creates major challenges, but it also gives fast-growing cities, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, the chance to adapt to… Read more »
July 24
Kenya: Kindiki Assures Kenyans of Food Security Measures Amid Poor Rains, Expected El Niño
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government is implementing extensive measures to cushion farmers and safeguard national food security following… Read more »
Somalia: Sodma Rallies Health Sector Ahead of Super El Niño
Shabelle
Somalia's disaster agency [SoDMA] convened government health officials, private hospitals and medical organizations Thursday to strengthen flood preparedness amid forecasts of… Read more »
July 23
Africa: Human-Caused Climate Change, Not El Niño, Drives Most Coral Bleaching Events - Research
IPS
Every morning, as the Indian Ocean retreats from the reef off Zanzibar's Jambiani village, Chiku Chande steps into the knee-deep lagoon carrying bundles of seaweed seedlings. Years… Read more »
Nigeria: Report - Cost of Cooking Jollof Rice Soars 624 Percent in 10 Years As Climate, Insecurity Deepen Nigeria's Food Crisis
This Day
· Average cost of a pot hits N29,578, up 14.6% in one year Read more »
Nigeria: Cambridge, Unilag Identify 10 Locations for Urban Heat Research in Lagos
This Day
A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge, UK, in partnership with the University of Lagos (UNILAG), will lead a consortium of stakeholders in a three-year research to… Read more »
July 22
Nigeria: NHRC Sets Up Committee On Climate-Driven Human Rights Violations
Premium Times
The NHRC said the committee's inauguration became necessary as "climate change is no longer just an environmental issue. It is a human rights issue." Read more »
South Africa: Commodity Markets At Boiling Point - How Unprecedented El Niño Threatens Agriculture, Food Security
Daily Maverick
A historic El Niño is set to scorch commodity markets and hit consumers where it hurts, threatening to inflate global prices for essential commodities while creating… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Kills Katsina Siblings Returning From Islamic School
Leadership
Tragedy struck the Janbago community in Katsina State as two brothers, Muhammad Salisu, 12, and Abdurrahman Salisu, 7, lost their lives after they were swept away by floodwaters… Read more »
July 21
Somalia: Somalia's Disaster Agency and Army Discuss Cooperation On Climate-Related Emergency Response
Shabelle
The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahmoud Moallin Abdulle, on Tuesday met with the Commander of the Somali Army's Land Forces, Brigadier General… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Making Major Contribution to Global Biodiversity Conservation - UN Exec Secretary Schomaker
ENA
Addis Ababa, July 21, 2026 (ENA) -- Ethiopia is making a significant contribution to global biodiversity conservation, according to Astrid Schomaker, UN Convention on Biological… Read more »
Namibia: EIF Aids Flood-Hit Zambezi Farmers
New Era
The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) on Friday donated supplementary livestock feed valued at N$500 000 to the Zambezi Regional Council to assist flood affected… Read more »
July 20
Somalia: Somalia Disaster Agency, Army Discuss Cooperation On Emergency Response and Climate Risks
Shabelle
The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) on Monday met with the commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces to discuss strengthening cooperation on… Read more »
Uganda: Nabbanja Flags Off Emergency Food Relief for Karamoja
Nile Post
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has flagged off the distribution of emergency food relief to vulnerable households in the Karamoja sub-region, warning that any officials who divert… Read more »
Ethiopia: When the Desert Speaks
ENA
The Bitter Truth Behind Broken Dreams Along the Ethiopia-Djibouti Migration Corridor Read more »
July 19
Nigeria: Abia Govt Speaks On Viral Video of Flooded Building
Premium Times
The Abia State Government has responded to a viral video of flooding along the Owerinta Road reconstruction corridor, attributing the incident to heavy rainfall, difficult terrain,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Rift Valley Residents Reach Breaking Point - 'The Lake Moved Into My House'
RFI
With Kenya's Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria rising for months now, following above-average rainfall across the Rift Valley over recent years, this summer has seen them - and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Heavy Rain Destroys Over 20 Homes in Plateau Community
Leadership
Residents of Zogot Community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State have been left counting their losses after a heavy downpour destroyed more than 20 houses and displaced… Read more »
