May 05
South Africa: Project Uses Plants to Clean the Jukskei River
GroundUp
EcoFilter system will collect data to tackle sewage and industrial contamination Read more »
Nigeria: Sanitation Exercise Returns to Lagos With Controlled Movement Policy
This Day
The Lagos State Government has clarified that the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise does not violate residents' fundamental rights, contrary to… Read more »
May 04
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 4, 2026
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South Africa: No Arrests Yet in Kubheka Kidnapping Case - South African News Briefs - May 4, 2026
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Somalia: Somalia, UN Hold Strategic Talks to Boost Disaster Response and Climate Resilience
Shabelle
Somalia's disaster management agency and senior United Nations officials co-chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to address the country's humanitarian challenges and strengthen… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Launches Electric Buses in Capital City to Boost Clean Transport
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda has deployed a fleet of locally manufactured electric buses in the capital, Kampala, marking a significant step toward cleaner urban transport, officials said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Climate Disasters Don't Just Destroy Homes, They Change Lives Forever. We Spoke With Cyclone Survivors in Zimbabwe [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When environmental hazards strike, the damage is usually counted in numbers: how many people died, how many homes were destroyed, how many people were displaced, and how much money… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Hosts Groundbreaking Forum On Peacebuilding, Climate Resilience
This Day
Abuja is set to become the centre of a critical global conversation as policymakers, climate experts and peacebuilding practitioners converge for the 2026 Peer Learning Forum on… Read more »
South Africa: SAWS Warns of Cold, Wet and Windy Weather
SAnews.gov.za
A period of cold, wet, and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Monday through to Thursday. Read more »
Uganda: Forensics Lab Joins Fight Against Illegal Wildlife and Timber Trade in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
New forensics facility set to strengthen evidence in Uganda's Wildlife Court Read more »
Kenya: KEMRI Launches Study On Aflatoxin Risks to Children
Capital FM
Researchers at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme and global partners have launched a major study to assess the health risks of aflatoxin exposure in children across… Read more »
Angola: Luau Photovoltaic Park Reinforces the Fight Against Climate Change
ANGOP
The inauguration of the Luau Photovoltaic Solar Park on Monday marks another consistent step by Angola on the path of energy transition, in a global context in which the… Read more »
Namibia: Aquaculture in Namibia Entering New Frontier
Namibian
The entry scale of salmon farming is substantially ground-breaking and transformative, while capture fisheries have been the primary commercial fisheries in Namibia since as early… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Fishing Unions Demand Long-Term Job Security in Horse Mackerel Sector
Namibian
Wet-landed horse mackerel sector companies are under pressure to outline how they will sustain operations after a temporary policy shift opened about 700 jobs in the sector. Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda Authorities Suspend Gold Mining Over Wetland Degradation Concerns
Nile Post
Authorities in Ibanda District have suspended gold mining activities in Rukiri Sub-county following growing concerns from residents over the degradation of Katembe Wetland. Read more »
Uganda: Anadolu Foundation Brings Clean Water Relief to Vulnerable Communities in Jinja
Nile Post
Residents of Bulakabya village in Busede Sub-county, Jinja District have received a major boost in access to safe water following the construction of two boreholes by the Anadolu… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Advances Unified Carbon Market Framework Through National MRV Workshop
FrontPageAfrica
The Carbon Markets Authority (CMA) has taken a major step towards establishing a unified national carbon market system by convening a one-day technical workshop to develop… Read more »
Liberia: World Hope International, National Wash Commission Relaunch Safe Drinking Water Project Targeting Over 40,000 Beneficiaries
FrontPageAfrica
World Hope International has re-launched a major clean water project in Montserrado and Margibi Counties, aiming to provide safe drinking water to more than 40,000 people. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Okays ₦3.76bn for Gusau Water Scheme Rehabilitation
Daily Trust
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved ₦3.76 billion for the rehabilitation of the Gusau Water Supply Scheme. Read more »
May 03
Kenya: How Wildlife Conservancies Perpetuate Green Colonialism in Kenya [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The story of wildlife conservation in East Africa is often told through spectacular images of beautiful scenery and the region's charismatic animals. But seldom asked is the… Read more »
South Africa: Energy and Water Seta Blew R58m in Public Funds On Building That Was Never Used
Daily Maverick
More than R58-million in public funds has been lost on an unused building bought by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority in 2014. Despite years of spending,… Read more »
Madagascar: Govt Maps 59 Flood-Prone Areas in Tana River As Flood Risk Escalates Nationwide
Capital FM
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) has identified 59 flood-prone areas across Tana River County as heavy rains continue to trigger rising river levels and… Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll From Floods Climbs to 18, With Eastern Region Worst Hit
Capital FM
The death toll from ongoing floods across Kenya has risen to 18, with most fatalities attributed to drowning, as heavy rains continue to batter multiple regions, the Ministry of… Read more »
Uganda: Cattle Grazing in Karamoja Conservation Areas Fuels Wildlife Exodus, Tourism Losses
Independent (Kampala)
Continuous grazing of cattle inside protected areas in Karamoja is driving wildlife out of conservation zones and threatening the region's tourism potential, alarming officials… Read more »
Southern Africa: Extreme Heat Is a Growing Threat to Health, Jobs and Food Security in Southern Africa - Study Looks for Practical Solutions [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Extreme heat is not just uncomfortable weather - it is becoming a serious threat to health, jobs and food security across southern Africa, especially for those least able to cope. Read more »
