July 03
Ethiopia: Keep Fighting the Good Fight Against Climate Change [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is putting forth its utmost effort to address climate change, mitigate the adverse consequences of climatic variability, and contribute its share to green growth and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Nimet to Make Flooding Predictions Available to Nigerians
Premium Times
Senate urges NiMet to make flooding predictions available Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unveils Nat'l Climate Change Response Plan Implementation Program
ENA
Ethiopia has officially launched its National Climate Change Response Plan Implementation Program in a ceremony attended by high-ranking government officials. Read more »
Nigeria: Global Leaders Target Climate Funding for Nigeria, Others
Leadership
Global leaders have set their sights on unlocking climate funding for Nigeria and other developing nations. Read more »
Nigeria: How Youth Activism Can Inspire Nigeria's Climate Success
Daily Trust
In 2018, the world's attention was drawn to an audacious climate change campaign by a concerned individual in Sweden. Undaunted in her desire for a safer world for the future,… Read more »
Nigeria: LEI Designs Products in Response to Climate Change
This Day
International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, a subsidiary of Norrenberger Group, is adjusting its models of product offerings and risk management capabilities to respond to climate… Read more »
July 02
Zambia: World Bank Stamps $208 Million Zambia Grant to Face Drought
DW
The sum was granted to help the African nation address the social and economic impact of drought. Southern Africa has been hit by severe drought, partly due to the El Nino climate… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Cocktail of War and Flooding Leaves People Trapped, Unable to Flee
UN News
Millions of people have been forced out of Sudan as the brutal civil war continues to spread, including in Sinja Town, south of the capital Khartoum, where UN humanitarians… Read more »
Africa: A United Africa Is Now the Only Path to the Climate Justice [analysis]
African Arguments
In the face of some nations' foot-dragging tactics, a pan-African front is all the more imperative, writes the chair of the African Group of Negotiators. Read more »
Liberia: Coast Guard Rescues Flood Victims
New Dawn
The Liberia Coast Guard has rescued 35 flood victims in Montserrado County, including pregnant women, elderly people, and children, amid torrential rain across Liberia. Read more »
East Africa: Lake Victoria Crisis - Rising Water Levels Devastate Communities, Fish Population
Nile Post
Lake Victoria, a vital source of livelihood for millions, is facing an unprecedented crisis. Rising water levels have displaced communities, destroyed markets, and threatened the… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate-Induced Environmental Degradation Worsens Food Insecurity in Northeast - Minister
Daily Trust
Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, said the Northeast part of Nigeria is grappling with challenges of climate-induced environmental degradation and other issues related… Read more »
July 01
Sierra Leone: Tree-Planting Champions of Sierra Leone - Leading the Fight Against Climate Change, One Seedling At a Time [press release]
IFRC
With her watering can in hand, Mariam Albert carefully sprinkles each of the many tree seedlings that cover the ground around her. Read more »
Liberia: Government Should Tackle Root Causes of Flooding [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
THE DISRUPTION OF human and vehicular movements in parts of Monrovia following torrential rainfall days ago is not a good sign for the city's future. A clear fact is that drainage… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, COP29 Presidency Agree to Collaborate On Climate Negotiations
ENA
Ethiopia and COP29 Presidency have agreed to collaborate on the outstanding issues in climate negotiations, according to Ethiopia's Planning and Development Ministry. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Died, 7 Injured As Heavy Downpour Destroys 50 Houses in Yobe
Daily Trust
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpours in Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe… Read more »
Africa: Bringing Independent Power Producers Into the Conversation [press release]
Democracy Works
Democracy Works Foundation is excited to welcome INSPIRE as a co-implementation partner to the "Fostering Inclusive Growth through Climate Change Champions project". Co-funded by… Read more »
June 30
Senegal: Fishermen Left Stranded As Senegal's Most Sought-After Catch Moves North
RFI
Coastal communities in Senegal are reeling as stocks of sardinella - the country's most consumed fish - disappear from local waters. While fishermen blame industrial trawlers,… Read more »
South Africa: Non-Profits Pull Together to Alleviate Hunger in Tornado-Ravaged KZN Community
Daily Maverick
A tornado has left hunger and desperation in its wake as institutions try to aid tornado victims on the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphin Coast. Read more »
June 28
Niger: The World Bank Supports Food Security and Climate Resilience for Households in Niger [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private… Read more »
Tunisia: Spiking Temperatures Continue On Friday
Tunis Afrique Presse
High temperatures continue on Friday with highs ranging between 31°C and 36°C near coasts and 37°C and 43°C elsewhere, except in the southwest and the far south… Read more »
June 27
Uganda: Amid Adaptations to Changes in Weather, Ugandans Call for Collective Climate Action
Afrobarometer
Seven in 10 citizens say crop failure has become more severe in their area over the past 10 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Ex-Nigerian Governor Calls for Adoption of Green Economy
Premium Times
The former governor, who is a biochemistry lecturer, lamented Africa's vulnerability to climate change despite contributing less than 15 per cent to global pollution. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Ikpeazu Calls for Adoption of Green Economy
Vanguard
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has urged Nigerians and Africans to embrace the green economy revolution to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Read more »
Nigeria: Yet Another Devastating Flood
This Day
The Trademore Estate tragedy is another failure of regulation Read more »