April 28
Uganda: Kapchorwa Municipality Faces Garbage Crisis As Collection Tractor Breaks Down
Independent (Kampala)
Kapchorwa Municipal Council is struggling to manage waste following the breakdown of its garbage collection tractor, leaving heaps of uncollected garbage in several parts of the… Read more »
Namibia: Zaamwani Orders Officials to Fast Track Water Delivery in Erongo
Namibian
Minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Inge Zaamwani has ordered urgent action on water shortages, delayed responses and land servicing challenges in the Erongo… Read more »
Namibia: Southern Weather Raises Safety Concerns Ahead of Winter
New Era
- Isolated thundershowers across southern Namibia ahead of the seasonal drop in temperatures are raising safety concerns for communities, motorists and farmers. Read more »
Gambia: Roots Project Assesses Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture in West Coast
The Point
The Global Environment Facility under the ROOTS Project recently concluded a five-day monitoring assessment tour of project sites within the West Coast Region. Read more »
April 27
Gambia: Gender Gaps Deepen Climate Crisis As New Report Calls for Urgent Action in Gambia
The Point
A comprehensive study conducted under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) project has found that climate and disaster risks in The Gambia are not gender-neutral, with women… Read more »
Kenya: Climate Change Is Worsening Violent Extremism in Kenya - What Can Be Done [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Climate change and its associated impacts can worsen security challenges, including those associated with violent extremism. Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Bay Faces Water Outages Amid Infrastructure Upgrades
Namibian
Residents in several parts of Walvis Bay will face temporary water supply interruptions this week as the municipality carries out infrastructure upgrades. Read more »
South Africa: Dry Tap Reality - the Growing Water Infrastructure Crisis in SA
Daily Maverick
In all provinces in the country, unreliable supply, unsafe water and prolonged interruptions expose systemic failures and weak oversight. Read more »
Gambia: Fuel Costs and Weak Processing Capacity Driving Up Fish Prices, Says Fisheries Minister
Foroyaa
The rising cost of fish in markets across The Gambia is being driven largely by high fuel prices and the country's limited capacity to preserve and process catches, the Minister of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Climate Action Anchors Ethiopia's Development Vision - Ministry of Finance
ENA
The Ministry of Finance affirmed that Ethiopia's climate action, a strategy linking clean energy expansion, economic transformation, resilience building, and environmental… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Embarks On Upgrading Its Road Network At the Height of Wet Season
Daily News
THE Tanzanian government has pledged to ensure all roads in Dar es Salaam remain passable throughout the year, in a major push to ease daily life and unlock economic growth. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Fishing Industry Divided Over Cabinet Relaxation of 200m Isobath Rule
Namibian
The fishing industry is divided over Cabinet's decision to relax the 200-metre isobath rule. Read more »
Namibia: Pensioner Appears Before Katima Court for Gunning Down Elephant
Namibian
A 62-year-old pensioner is expected to appear before the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Monday after he allegedly transgressed the Nature Conservation Act of 1975, as amended,… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Boosts Maritime Security With 10 Ships, 2 Helicopters
Leadership
The Nigerian Navy has deployed 10 ships and two helicopters as well as maritime domain awareness assets and elements of special boats services for the 2026 Exercise "Obangame… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Marondera Needs U.S.$20 Million to Address Water Challenges
New Zimbabwe
The Municipality of Marondera requires in excess of US$20 million to revamp its water reticulation system and cater for its ballooning population. Read more »
Gambia: Coastal Communities Push for Shared Control of Fish Landing Sites
The Point
Stakeholders in The Gambia's fisheries sector have renewed calls for stronger community involvement in managing marine resources, as coastal actors gathered in Sanyang for a… Read more »
April 26
Chad: Clashes Over Water Resources in Chad Kill Over 40 People
DW
Community clashes over water resources are becoming increasingly common in Chad, fueled by extreme weather. The latest violence spread across a wide area around a water well,… Read more »
Kenya: Unesco Warns Climate Threat Puts Key Heritage Sites At Risk By 2050
Capital FM
More than a quarter of global heritage and conservation sites could face critical climate tipping points by 2050 if global warming continues, according to a new report by UNESCO. Read more »
April 24
Somalia: Somalia Faces Growing Human Displacement in Worsening Drought Crisis
allAfrica
Nearly 62,000 people have been displaced by drought since the beginning of this year, while more than six million people face hunger across five districts in Somalia, the… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Water Confirms Martin Nang'ole As Managing Director
Capital FM
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has confirmed the appointment of Martin Nang'ole as its substantive Managing Director following months of serving in an acting capacity. Read more »
Kenya: Activist Charged Over Alleged Ksh1.7m Extortion Bid Targeting KWS Boss
Capital FM
A 40-year old man has been charged before a Nairobi court with allegedly attempting to extort Ksh1.7 million from Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General Erastus Kanga,… Read more »
April 23
Kenya: 108 Households Affected As Floods Hit Mombasa and Kwale, Rider Missing
Capital FM
At least 103 households have been affected by heavy rains and strong winds in Mombasa County, while search efforts are ongoing for a boda boda rider swept away by floodwaters near… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Battles Flooding After Heavy Rains - South African News Briefs - April 23, 2026
allAfrica
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Namibia: President Calls for Dialogue Amid Fishing Crisis
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for open dialogue in Namibia's fishing industry as unions warn the sector is in crisis, with workers facing job insecurity, poor… Read more »
Kenya: Inside the Funding Model Behind Kenya's Tana Delta Restoration Project
IPS
Lydia Hagodana stands next to a bee yard (apiary) in Golbanti, Tana Delta, where she lives. The air carries a low, steady hum as bees move in and out in a constant stream. She… Read more »
