August 29
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 »
Kenya: Met Department Issues Heavy Rains Advisory in Western, North Eastern Kenya
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Service has warned of heavy rains and a bumper from the Western Region during the forthcoming short rainy season. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Discuss Roles of Mobile Technology, Media in Achieving Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Nigeria
Premium Times
The experts urged agriculturists to leverage different media formats/technology in disseminating climate-smart information to farmers promptly. Read more »
South Africa: At 104 Years Old, War Veteran William Sadiki's One Wish Is to Have a Toilet Inside His House
GroundUp
"War is not good, and it is painful. If I were asked to go to war again, I would not agree." Read more »
August 28
Sudan: Sudan Flooding - Death Toll Rises Amid Rescue Efforts
Dabanga
In Toker, Red Sea state the death toll from the catastrophic flooding has risen to 14 after the bodies of a man and a girl were discovered yesterday. This discovery comes as water… Read more »
Ethiopia: Floods and Landslides Put 400,000 At Risk in Amhara Region, Surrounding Areas
Addis Standard
The Amhara Disaster Prevention and Food Security Commission has reported that up to 400,000 people in eight zones and 34 districts across the region could be at risk of natural… Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding Kills Hundreds in Nigeria As Authorities Brace for More Destruction
VOA
Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency is warning that fatalities caused by severe flooding in the country will increase in September and October - the usual peak period… Read more »
Nigeria: Addressing the Climate Impacts On Poultry Farming - Before the Chickens Come Home to Roost [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Across the world, temperatures are rising causing significant changes in weather patterns and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events. In Nigeria, the mean annual… Read more »
Nigeria: Zaria Flood - Residents Seek Help, Cemetery Desecrated
Premium Times
The flood, which ravaged the area on Monday, followed torrential rainfall that lasted seven hours from 5.00 a.m. to about 1.00 p.m. Read more »
Mauritius: New Awareness Corner Launched At Casela Nature Parks to Boost Biodiversity Protection
Government of Mauritius
An Awareness Corner aiming to enhance the protection and promotion of Mauritius' unique biodiversity, was launched, yesterday, by the Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security,… Read more »
South Africa: Constitutional Court Will Hear Appeal of Wild Coast Communities
Natural Justice
Constitutional Court will hear appeal of Wild Coast communities, Environmental Justice organisations against SCA order; dismisses Shell and Impact Africa's cross-appeals Read more »
South Africa: Wild Coast - Constitutional Court Says No to Shell Appeal Bid
GroundUp
But way is open for Shell to apply for another renewal of seismic survey permit Read more »
Morocco: Morocco, Congo Republic Strengthen Environmental Cooperation
MAP
Morocco and the Congo Republic have taken a significant step towards reinforcing their bilateral ties in environmental protection and sustainable development. On Tuesday,… Read more »
Africa: How to Tackle Gender Disparity in African Climate Change Research
Africa Renewal
Persistent gender disparities in scientific research, particularly in climate change, result in a lack of essential perspectives and biased conclusions Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Indigenous People and Local Communities in the Congo Basin - Our Forests, Our Future !!! [press release]
Greenpeace
The Congo Basin, often referred to as the "lungs of Africa," is home to one of the world's largest rainforests and a rich tapestry of biodiversity. It is also the ancestral land of… Read more »
August 27
Africa: Climate Activists Target Culture Greenwashing
IPS
Civil society is working on all fronts to tackle the climate crisis. Activists are protesting in numbers to pressure governments and corporations to cut greenhouse gas emissions.… Read more »
Morocco: Neglected Morocco Earthquake Survivors Struggle With Slow Rebuild
The New Humanitarian
'We understand everyone is focused on Gaza right now, but people have largely forgotten what happened to us.' Read more »
Ethiopia: Can Egypt-Led Alliance Stand in Ethiopia's Way of Securing Access to the Sea? [opinion]
Addis Standard
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Ghana: Akosombo Dam Spillage - Gh¢200m Released for Resettlement Project
Ghanaian Times
The government has made available GH¢200 million for the resettlement of households in the Tongu areas of the Volta Region affected by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam. Read more »
South Africa: Water Woes Leave Joburg Residents At Wits' End
GroundUp
Water pressure in Bertrams is too low to fill geysers Read more »
Namibia: Judge Orders Fishrot Trial Should Continue
Namibian
Plea proceedings in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering trial should continue on 2 September, acting judge Moses Chinhengo has ordered. Read more »
Africa: Explainer - COP16 -- What's It About and What Does It Need to Achieve?
IPS
'Peace with Nature' is the theme for the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which will take place in Cali,… Read more »