April 13
Southern Africa: Extreme Drought in Southern Africa Triggers Hunger Crisis for Millions
RFI
Southern Africa is on the brink of a hunger crisis after an historic drought decimated crops during the peak October to March farming season - one year after the region was… Read more »
April 12
Africa: Can We Have Our Food, and Equality Too?
allAfrica
The world faces a daunting challenge: securing food for a growing global population while navigating the complexities of climate crisis and entrenched gender inequalities. These… Read more »
Africa: The Climate Alarm Is Ringing - It's Time to Stop Silencing It
IPS
The heat records keep tumbling - 2023 was the hottest year in recorded history. Extreme weather events keep mounting up. And yet the voices most strongly calling for action to… Read more »
Uganda: Floods Cut Off Kyabakuza-Sembabule Road
Nile Post
Residents along the Kyabakuza-Misanvu-Mateete-Kaliiro road are facing severe difficulties as the route remains impassable due to flooding, leaving them stranded without access to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: El Niño Drought Leaves Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba Only 13 Percent Full - a Disaster for People and Wildlife [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Niño drought. The country's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared a national… Read more »
Kenya: At Least 323 Households Adversely Affected By Heavy Rains in Kirinyaga
Capital FM
The Kenya Red Cross Society says at least 323 households in Thiba, Mwea West subcounty in Kirinyaga have been adversely affected by heavy rainfall experienced in the past few days. Read more »
Africa: Food Security and Food Safety in Africa Must Go Hand in Hand
IPS
Monica Musonda, CEO, Java Foods, and Board Member, Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) Read more »
April 11
Africa: Women Affected By 'Gender-Biased' Climate Change Deserve Justice
IPS
While research into the unequal impacts of climate change on women is growing, more is needed to enable them to realize their rights to climate justice. Read more »
April 10
Africa: How 'Traumatic Decarbonization' Can Impact Political Stability and Peace
USIP
In fragile oil-producing states, the sudden loss of hydrocarbon revenues can undermine peace and governance. Read more »
Kenya: From 5 Bags to 36 - a Farmer's Journey With Climate-Smart Agriculture
Business Day Africa
Pauline Mugambi, once struggling to yield more than five bags per acre from her modest plot, now boasts an impressive harvest of thirty-six bags of maize. Read more »
April 09
Madagascar: Over 200,000 Need Humanitarian Aid Following Madagascar Cyclone
UN News
An estimated 220,000 people require immediate humanitarian assistance due to the catastrophic impact of Tuesday's tropical cyclone Gamane in northeast Madagascar. Read more »
Africa: West Africa's Falling Fish Stocks - Illegal Chinese Trawlers, Climate Change and Artisanal Fishing Fleets to Blame [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Average fish catches by traditional fishing communities along the west African coast have declined significantly over the past three decades. Read more »
Tunisia: Strong Winds Exceeding 90 Km/H in South On Tuesday Night and Wednesday
Tunis Afrique Presse
The weather on Wednesday will be characterised by northerly winds in the north and centre and easterly winds in the south, strong with speeds between 50 and 70 km/h near the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenha Declares High Safety Risk On Nairobi-Garissa Road - Flooding Alert
Capital FM
Kenya National Highway Authority closes the Nairobi- Garissa Road due to flooding at Arer area between Bangaley and Madogo caused by heavy rains leading to rising water levels… Read more »
South Africa: SA Weather Service Issues Warnings of Disruptive Rain and Possible Flooding
Daily Maverick
Extreme weather conditions are expected to continue across South Africa's south and eastern coasts until Wednesday. Read more »
April 08
Ghana: Why Is Ghana So Hot This Year? An Expert Explains [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ghana's meteorological agency and the state's health service have issued warnings about a period of very high temperatures expected in the first half of 2024 around the country.… Read more »
Tanzania: Meet Zuhura Ahmed, A Young Leader in Climate Action
allAfrica
The fight against climate change is seeing women emerge as powerful leaders around the globe, and Tanzania is no different. At the WomenLift Health conference in Dar es Salaam,… Read more »
South Africa: Fierce Winds Send Khayelitsha Shacks Flying
GroundUp
Chemical toilets toppled, roofs blown off Read more »
South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Cold Temperatures
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of cold temperatures, widespread rainfall, and possible flooding over parts of South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: One Confirmed Dead, Another Missing in Taraba Flood Disaster
Premium Times
The deceased has been identified while a search is underway for the missing person. Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: As Rainy Season Begins, Farmers Should Not Ignore Weather Prediction
Daily Trust
The rainy season has begun in some parts of the country to mark the beginning of 2024 wet season crop production. The seasonal forecast provided by the Nigerian Meteorological… Read more »
South Africa: We Need More Diverse Information If Climate Change Is to Be Tackled Effectively [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Readers need information from professional journalists that regularly include -- or at least question -- understandings different from the mainstream ones. Read more »
April 06
Africa: Africa's Fight Against Urban Air Pollution
DW
Cities are growing rapidly in Africa, but many countries lack effective technologies to measure the associated air pollution. Experts are finding new ways to track air quality in… Read more »
April 05
Liberia: Storm Hits Amezu Building
New Republic
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion University was one of the victims of the early Tuesday night violent storm. Read more »
April 04
Mozambique: Torrential Rain and Floods Forecast for Southern Mozambique Tonight
AIM
Mozambique's National Meteorology Institute (INAM) is forecasting torrential rain and floods for Friday in southern Mozambique. Read more »