September 01
Nigeria: Aks, Eight Cleanest States and South-West, By Dele Sobowale
Vanguard
"8 cleanest states in Nigeria: Akwa Ibom State, Ebonyi, Cross River, Enugu, Delta, Edo, Plateau, Abuja" - Tribune online, August 27, 2024. Read more »
Africa: Aluminium Foil That Can Clean Water - We've Developed a Coating Which Attracts and Traps Dangerous Microbes [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
More than 2 billion people around the world do not have access to safe, uncontaminated drinking water. Around 418 million of them live in African countries. Read more »
August 30
Namibia: Drought-Stricken Namibia to Cull Elephants, Zebras and Hippos for Meat
RFI
Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals to manage pasture and provide meat to people struggling with food shortages caused by a severe drought in southern Africa. Read more »
Africa: Climate Change Has Deep Historical Roots - Amitav Ghosh Explores How Capitalism and Colonialism Fit in [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Amitav Ghosh is an internationally celebrated author of 20 historical fiction and non-fiction books. The Indian thinker and writer has written extensively on the legacies of… Read more »
Chad: Humanitarian Crisis As Floods, Prolonged Heavy Rains Impact Chad
IPS
Since June of this year, Chad has been facing an extended period of heavy rainfall. Major flooding has triggered the onset of a significant humanitarian crisis, as all aspects of… Read more »
Kenya: 11 Percent of Kenya's Clean Energy Supplied By Lake Turkana Wind
Capital FM
Lake Turkana Wind Power generated 1,481 gigawatt-hours of clean energy last year that was injected into the national grid. Read more »
South Africa: Riverlands Report Shows Failure in Meeting Dam Safety Standards
SAnews.gov.za
A preliminary report into the Riverlands dam failure has revealed that all dams located in Riverlands farm in the Swartland Local Municipality did not meet the dam safety standards… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Shuts Down China Union Over Multiple Environmental Violations
Liberian Investigator
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has ordered the closure of the China Union iron ore mine in Bong Mines due to multiple environmental violations. The… Read more »
Sudan: Torrential Rains Destroy 3,000 Homes in North Darfur's Abu Shouk Camp
Dabanga
At least 3,000 shelters collapsed in the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people in the northern part of El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, during heavy rainfall in the past few days.… Read more »
Nigeria: Dunes Force Residents to Flee As Desertification Intensifies in Yobe Communities - Official
Premium Times
Sand dunes resulting from desertification have forced many residents to flee their communities in the local government area in Yobe State, and crop production also faces a threat. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Decommissioning of Prince Edward Waterworks Sparks Fears of Humanitarian Crisis in Harare
263Chat
The recent decommissioning of the Prince Edward water purification plant by the City of Harare has raised alarms, with the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) warning of a… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Sets Plan to Green Main Thoroughfares Nationwide - Minister of Environment
Egypt Online
Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad has confirmed that afforestation is a key priority for the state and there is a comprehensive plan to green the main thoroughfares across the… Read more »
Uganda: Sorting Garbage Now Mandatory As KCCA Introduces New Solid Waste Management Approach
Nile Post
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has unveiled a new approach to managing solid waste in the city, following a tragic incident at the Kiteezi Landfill that resulted in the… Read more »
South Africa: Mamelodi Residents Threaten Relocated Flood Victims
GroundUp
The Nellmapius Extension 4 residents say they weren't consulted about the move and demand that the flood victims be removed in three months Read more »
August 29
Namibia: Why Is Namibia Going to Kill its Endangered Desert Elephants? [guest column]
allAfrica
Namibia intends to "cull" 21 elephants in the dry north-west of the country where a small population of desert elephants roam Read more »
Ghana: Provision of Portable Drinking Water Far From Over, Despite Investment - - President Akufo-Addo
GhanaToday
Despite the huge investment it made into the provision of potable water, Ghana is far from supplying reliable sources of clean drinking water for all across the country, President… Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding Kills Over 170 in 15 States
Daily Trust
107,652 hectares of farmlands, 80,049 houses destroyed NEMA warns of severe incidents in Sept, Oct Tinubu urges speedy action on environmental concerns Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Starts Establishing First Ecofriendly Industrial Complex With Le 12b Investments
Egypt Online
Minister of Housing Sherif El-Sherbiny on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a massive green industrial complex established in the industrial zone of New Alamein City with… Read more »
Uganda: How Young Political Parties Can Succeed in Uganda's Challenging Environment
Nile Post
By focusing on transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, young parties can differentiate themselves from the older, more established parties that are often seen as out of… Read more »
Sudan: Nine Killed As Floods Devastate Northern Sudan
Dabanga
Sudan's Northern State is reeling from catastrophic floods and torrential rains that struck at dawn on Tuesday. The severe weather has claimed at least nine lives and caused… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Assures Safety of Nuclear & Radiation Materials
New Dawn
--As over 15 health radiographers undergo capacity-building training Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'We're Committed to Mitigating Drought Impact'
The Herald
Government is committed to mitigating the impact of drought and enhancing resilience in communities to enable sustainable livestock production, Vice President Dr Constantino… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Water Woos for Chitungwiza and Surrounding Areas As Harava, Seke Dams Dry Up
New Zimbabwe
THE City of Harare says it has temporarily de-commissioned the Prince Edward Water treated plant near Chitungwiza after Harava and Seke dams that feed into its waterworks dried up. Read more »
Malawi: Stop the Talk Show! Usi Calls for Urgent Action On Climate Change
Nyasa Times
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Vice President of Malawi, Michael Usi, made a powerful appeal for immediate climate action, veering away from his prepared remarks to deliver an… Read more »
Africa: Signs of Progress On Peace-Positive Climate Adaptation
IPS
The consequences of climate change are disproportionately impacting fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCS). Climate shocks can exacerbate security risks in FCS, conflict and… Read more »