July 01
Liberia: Government Should Tackle Root Causes of Flooding [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
THE DISRUPTION OF human and vehicular movements in parts of Monrovia following torrential rainfall days ago is not a good sign for the city's future. A clear fact is that drainage… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, COP29 Presidency Agree to Collaborate On Climate Negotiations
ENA
Ethiopia and COP29 Presidency have agreed to collaborate on the outstanding issues in climate negotiations, according to Ethiopia's Planning and Development Ministry. Read more »
Rwanda: Emergency Ministry Calls for More Fire Extinguishers in Secondary Cities
New Times
The Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) has called for an increase in fire extinguishers in secondary cities to ensure the safety of residents as these areas expand and grow. Read more »
Ghana: Accra Set to Launch First Green Film Festival
Accra Times
The Green Film Festival is open to filmmakers, environmental enthusiasts, and the general public, offering a unique platform for storytellers, sustainability advocates, and… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Artisanal Fishermen Association Alarms Industrial Shrimp Trawling Threatens Future of Liberia's Artisanal Fisheries
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Artisanal Fishermen Association (LAFA) has warned that new plans to develop Liberia's industrial shrimp trawl fishery threaten the livelihoods, safety, and food… Read more »
South Africa: Police Are Hot On the Heels of Rhino Poaching Suspects [press release]
SAPS
The Members of SAPS Limpopo, Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STESU) in Makhado have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects who reportedly killed and dehorned the… Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Died, 7 Injured As Heavy Downpour Destroys 50 Houses in Yobe
Daily Trust
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpours in Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe… Read more »
South Africa: DWS Outlines Progress Made in Giyani Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the refurbishment of the Giyani Water Treatment Works (WTW) has reached "practical completion", and the treatment plant is… Read more »
Africa: Bringing Independent Power Producers Into the Conversation [press release]
Democracy Works
Democracy Works Foundation is excited to welcome INSPIRE as a co-implementation partner to the "Fostering Inclusive Growth through Climate Change Champions project". Co-funded by… Read more »
Rwanda: How New Reverse Vending Machines Will Boost Recycling in Kigali
New Times
Four reverse vending machines (RVMs) will soon be strategically installed across the City of Kigali to enhance the collection of recyclable materials by incentivizing consumers to… Read more »
June 30
Senegal: Fishermen Left Stranded As Senegal's Most Sought-After Catch Moves North
RFI
Coastal communities in Senegal are reeling as stocks of sardinella - the country's most consumed fish - disappear from local waters. While fishermen blame industrial trawlers,… Read more »
South Africa: Non-Profits Pull Together to Alleviate Hunger in Tornado-Ravaged KZN Community
Daily Maverick
A tornado has left hunger and desperation in its wake as institutions try to aid tornado victims on the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphin Coast. Read more »
South Africa: Mpumalanga Residents Consider Rates Boycott to Protest Against Endless Water Problems
Daily Maverick
Residents of Ermelo and surrounding towns have been let down by the Msukaligwa municipality, which has largely ignored a court order to halt pollution from the local wastewater… Read more »
Malawi: Parliament Meets Mangochi Resort Hotels and Lodges to Induce Them to SRWB Water Supply
Nyasa Times
The Parliamentary Committee of Natural Resources & Climate Change has invited owners of major resort hotels and lodges in Mangochi to an interface to impress on them on the… Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Dead, 50 Houses Destroyed As Rain Wreaks Havoc in Yobe
Daily Trust
At least three people were killed while 7 sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpour in Nangere Local Government area of Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nema Alerts On Imminent Flood in Jigawa
Leadership
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has charged Jigawa State government and residents in the 19 local government areas of the state to start preparation for imminent… Read more »
June 28
Niger: The World Bank Supports Food Security and Climate Resilience for Households in Niger [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private… Read more »
Nigeria: Heat Wave - Kano Begins Planting of Three Million Trees
Premium Times
The World Bank facilitated Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative aims to plant three million trees within the next 365 days. Read more »
Tunisia: Spiking Temperatures Continue On Friday
Tunis Afrique Presse
High temperatures continue on Friday with highs ranging between 31°C and 36°C near coasts and 37°C and 43°C elsewhere, except in the southwest and the far south… Read more »
Kenya: National Govt Asked to Retain Amboseli National Park
Capital FM
A Section of Kakamega residents have opposed a proposal to transfer Amboseli National Park, which is a national natural resource, to the county government of Kajiado. Read more »
South Africa: Dry Taps, Insufficient Water Tankers and Confusion As Rand Water's Maintenance Project Hits Day 5
Daily Maverick
Less than a week into Rand Water's 37-day maintenance project, Gauteng residents face severe water shortages owing to a 'power failure' at the Zwartkopjes booster pump station.… Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Jigawa LGAs Listed in High, Moderate Flood Risk Areas, Says NEMA
Vanguard
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says no fewer than 19 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Jigawa state fall within the high and moderate flood risk areas. Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Brace for More Economic Hardship As Water Boards Are Set to Effect 44% Hike Water - CAMA Upset
Nyasa Times
Water boards in the country appear to be set in their quest to effect an increase in the price of water with Ministry of Water and Sanitation hinting that any new tariff will… Read more »
June 27
South Africa: Proteas Qualify for T20 World Cup Final - South African News Briefs - June 27, 2024
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Africa: A 'Trilobite Pompeii' - Perfectly Preserved Fossils of Ancient Sea Critters Found Buried in Volcanic Ash [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
If you've ever visited the fossil gallery of a natural history museum -- or its gift shop, for that matter -- you've probably seen the armoured body remains (or exoskeletons) of an… Read more »