June 10
Ghana: Green Ghana Project - 42 Million Tree Seedlings Planted
GhanaToday
The government intends to plant some 10 million trees this year under its ambitious Green Ghana Project, bringing the total of trees planted to 52 million since the implementation… Read more »
Uganda: Activists Demand Relocation of Malaba Dumping Site
Nile Post
Environmental ectivists have asked the Malaba Town Council leadership to relocate the current garbage dumping site outside the town area if garbage is to be properly managed. Read more »
South Africa: 400 MPs Take Oath for New Parliament - South African News Briefs - June 10, 2024
allAfrica
400 MPs Take Oath for New Parliament Read more »
Zimbabwe: 2 000 Boreholes Drilled As Scheme Gains Momentum
The Herald
More than 2 000 boreholes have so far been drilled countrywide out of the targeted 10 000 by November this year, with Government deploying more than 36 groups in provinces as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Empowers Climate Envoy As Nigeria's Chief Negotiator
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has empowered Nigeria's Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC), designating it as the country's chief negotiator and coordinator… Read more »
Ghana: Check Negative Human Behaviour to Preserve Environment!!
Ghanaian Times
The Ghanaian Times supports President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's call for a collective effort in sustaining the gains made under the 'Green Ghana Project' (GGP) over the last… Read more »
West Africa: Coronation Group Plants Over 400 Trees in Nigeria, Ghana
This Day
In a significant step towards sustainability, Coronation Group has launched its new initiative, 'Trees for Tomorrow' in celebration of World Environment Day on June 5th. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dam to Transform Silobela Into Greenbelt
The Herald
Construction work at Vungu Dam in Silobela is progressing well, with the contractor confident the project could be complete by year end. Read more »
June 09
Malawi: Farming With a Mixture of Crops, Animals and Trees Is Better for the Environment and for People - Evidence From Ghana and Malawi [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Farming just one kind of crop in a field at a time, and using a lot of chemicals, poses a risk to both people and nature. This simplified intensive agriculture often goes hand in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves New Leadership for National Council On Climate Change, Names Nkiruka Maduekwe As DG/CEO
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Approves New Leadership for National Council On Climate Change
Vanguard
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Mandate for Envoy On Climate Action, Expands Green Economy Membership Committee [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu emphasised diligence, dedication, and patriotism in executing this critical national assignment to realise his administration's agenda on climate action and green… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for Nigeria's Climate Change Council [press release]
Premium Times
The president has also approved that Mr Shelleng is to assume the position of Secretary of the Intergovernmental Committee on National Carbon Market Activation Plan (NCMAP). Read more »
June 08
Africa: Our Shared Ocean Must Sit at Heart of the Africa-Europe Partnership [guest column]
allAfrica
Ahead of the upcoming European elections and amidst a litany of geopolitical shifts, the European Union (EU) must pay due diligence to its partnerships – particularly in… Read more »
June 07
Kenya: Viral Video Shows Flooded Homes in Russian Village, Not Kenya's Machakos County
Africa Check
Viral video shows flooded homes in Russian village, not Kenya's Machakos county Read more »
Kenya: No, Video Doesn't Show Flooded Valley in Kenya - It's From Saudi Arabia
Africa Check
No, video doesn't show flooded valley in Kenya - it's from Saudi Arabia Read more »
South Africa: People in Kariega Queue for Hours to Collect Water After Devastating Storm
GroundUp
Gift of the Givers has been delivering hundreds of litres of water daily and set up 12 soup kitchens in the township of KwaNobuhle. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Committed to Improving Water Supply Infrastructure - Sanitation and Water Resources Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has reaffirmed the government's dedication to improving water supply infrastructure plants in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: World Environment Day - NNPC Foundation Plants Trees in Girls College, Benin
Vanguard
AS part of activities to mark the World Environment Day, the Management of NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte yesterday planted 70 economic trees inside the premises of Federal Government… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Launches Campaign to Reverse Climate Change Effects in Kalungu
Nile Post
The Ministry of Water and Environment has launched the LIFE-AR (Life for Environment Action and Resilience) campaign, aimed at combating the detrimental effects of environmental… Read more »
June 06
Uganda: Concerns Mount Over Environmental Activist 'Abducted By UPDF'
Nile Post
A member of the Kingfisher community and a dedicated advocate for environmental governance with the Environment Governance Institute (EGI), Stephen Kwikiriza, has reportedly been… Read more »
Angola: Head of State Receives Invitation to Attend Forestry Summit
ANGOP
President João Lourenço was invited by his Congolese counterpart, Dennis Sassou Nguesso, to participate in the first International Summit on afforestation, which will… Read more »
Rwanda: Wildlife Photographer Leads Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness in Rwanda
New Times
Nearly all women diagnosed with breast cancer survive the disease for five years or more if caught at the earliest stage, according to Cancer Research UK. Read more »
Nigeria: 8 Zamfara Local Govt Areas May Be Flooded - NEMA
Daily Trust
Eight local government areas of Zamfara are predicted to be affected by moderate flooding in the 2024 rainy season, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has disclosed. Read more »
Africa: Korea-Africa Summit - Seychelles Makes Urgent Plea for Support to African Nations' Response to Climate Change
Seychelles News Agency
The Seychelles' President, Wavel Ramkalawan, in his capacity as the chairperson of the African Island States Climate Commission, made an urgent plea to all partners and… Read more »