March 01
Kenya: Kenya's Had Unusually Hot Weather - an Expert Unpacks What Could Be Causing It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In early 2024 most parts of Kenya, including Nairobi, experienced unusually high temperatures. The World Meteorological Organisation described the hot weather as a global… Read more »
Ethiopia: 250,000 Students May Drop Out Due to Starvation - Tigray Education Bureau
Addis Standard
The Tigray Education Bureau has issued a stark warning, indicating more than a quarter of a million students are at risk of discontinuing their education due to the imminent threat… Read more »
Nigeria: Current Weather Conditions Could Worsen Meningitis Outbreak
Premium Times
Nigeria recorded a total of 303 confirmed cases and 190 deaths from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) across 29 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between 2022 to 2023. Read more »
February 29
Ghana: Can Contract Farming Help Smallholder Farmers Build Resilience to Climate Change? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In northern Ghana, many smallholder farmers who grow crops on less than one hectare of land each are entering into contract farming. This gives them guaranteed buyers for their… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Is Now in a State of Climate Emergency, Says President
Shabelle
In an address at the 6th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, stressed the existential threat of climate change and the need for immediate global action. Read more »
Kenya: Air Quality Sensors Boosting Nairobi's Fight Against Air Pollution
IPS
Deborah Adhiambo (43) has been battling mild asthma since 2022, a condition she describes as "both a health and economic burden." The mother of three lives within Dandora Estate,… Read more »
February 28
Africa: The True Cost of Food Is Far Higher Than What You Spend At the Checkout Counter [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
After several years of pandemic-driven price spikes at the grocery store, retail food price inflation is slowing down. That's good news for consumers, especially those in… Read more »
Zambia: Prolonged Droughts - Need for Water Harvesting
Times of Zambia
The current devastating drought has put crop production in the southern half of Zambia in limbo which calls for radical policy measures to increase irrigation activities in the… Read more »
Africa: Alarming Africa-Wide Report Predicts 30% Drop in Crop Revenue, 50 Million Without Water [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
African countries will suffer significant economic loss after 2050 if global warming is not limited to below 2°C, a new study by the Center for Global Development has found. Read more »
February 27
Congo-Brazzaville: Donors' Deafening Silence After Republic of Congo Green-Lights Oil Exploration in Conkouati National Park
Greenpeace
Six weeks after signing a $50 million forest protection deal with donors, the Republic of Congo has given the green light to oil exploration in Conkouati-Douli National… Read more »
Kenya: Weatherman Warns of Heavy Rainfall and High Temperatures Across Kenya
Capital FM
The Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall in several regions of Kenya. Read more »
Rwanda: Weathering the Storm - Major New Climate Justice Programme Launches in Rwanda
New Times
Communities in Rwanda are receiving support to protect themselves against the impacts of climate change, thanks to a new initiative launched today 27th February 2024 by SCIAF and… Read more »
Morocco: CMS COP14 Adopts Morocco-Sponsored Sahelo-Saharan Megafauna Initiative
MAP
Morocco-sponsored Sahelo-Saharan Megafauna Initiative (IMFSS) was adopted during the 14th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP14) of the Convention on Migratory Species… Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Climate Change - UN Environment Assembly Opens With Calls for Stronger Multilateral Action [press release]
Premium Times
This year's Assembly will be negotiating resolutions on issues ranging from nature-based solutions and highly hazardous pesticides to land degradation and drought, and… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Seeks End to Insurance of New Fossil Fuel Projects
Leadership
A climate activists non-governmental Organisation, Fridays For Future Nigeria (FFFN) has joined the global campaign demanding Insurance Companies around the world and in Nigeria… Read more »
Kenya: Scouts Lead Climate Action Agenda in Nyeri Gathering
Capital FM
The climate action debate took center stage as thousands of scouts gathered in Nyeri County over the weekend to commemorate the Scouts Movement's Founder, Baden Powell. Read more »
February 23
Africa: Heavy-Duty Vehicles a Major Contributor to Escalating Pollution Levels
Africa Renewal
Trucks and buses contribute to economic growth, but stringent regulations are needed to curb their emissions causing major environment and health impacts. Read more »
February 22
Somalia: 'We Were Rich, Now We're Poor' - Life After Record Droughts in Somaliland [analysis]
African Arguments
Without measures to build long-term resilience, fears are growing that once prosperous herders will end up depending on aid. Read more »
Africa: Unpacking 2023, the Warmest Year On Record
IPS
2023 was the warmest year on record. The latest Copernicus Climate Change Service highlights that February 2023 to January 2024 was the first time that we experienced 12… Read more »
South Africa: Kalahari Weaver Birds Lay Bigger Eggs When They Have Female Helpers to Feed Nestlings [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is a protected nature reserve at the southern edge of the Kalahari desert in South Africa's Northern Cape province. It's an arid area with high daytime… Read more »
Africa: Climate and Conflict Collide On the High Seas - UN Warns of Soaring Costs and Delays
UN News
Attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea coupled with wider geopolitical and climate-related crises, are upending international trade, inflating costs and causing major… Read more »
Africa: Expert Shares 5 Ways Africa's Coastal Residents Predict Floods [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the Lapai Gwari community of Niger state, north central Nigeria, elders predict the weather by observing a large stone in the Chachanga River. The LapanGwagwan stone serves as a… Read more »
February 19
Africa: Smallholder Farmers Are Key to CGIAR Response to Hunger Crisis
IPS
Dr Ismahane Elouafi has her work cut out. As the new executive managing director of CGIAR, a global network of agricultural research centers, her mandate, simply put, is to tackle… Read more »