October 16
Namibia: Are Politics and Profit Behind Plans to Cull Elephants? [guest column]
allAfrica
The decisions made by the Namibian and Zimbabwean governments to slaughter hundreds of elephants amid a widespread drought will do very little to address the effects of human… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Climate Movement Praises DR Congo for Halting Oil and Gas Block Auction
350Africa.org
The 30 oil and gas blocks auction that has been underway for more than two years for a procedure that cannot exceed 18 months has been finally put to an end to the delight of… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Sets Up New Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Team
Seychelles News Agency
A new Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team has been set up in Seychelles to establish a national action plan to deal with such risks and eventualities by the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Records 8,399 Common Diarrhoea Cases, 5 Deaths in One Week
New Zimbabwe
A total of 8,399 cases of common diarrhoea, including five deaths, were recorded across the country in the week ending October 6. Read more »
Egypt: We Will Not Accept Any Tampering With Egypt's Water Security - FM
Egypt Online
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed on Wednesday 16/10/2024 the convergence of visions between Egypt and Spain on the full condemnation of the systematic Israeli… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host 10th Anniversary Future of Health Conference On Climate Change and Health [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch announces its 10th Future of Health Conference, "From Evidence to Action: Building Resilience at the Climate-Health Nexus." The conference, scheduled for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nuer People Have a Sacred Connection to Birds - It Can Guide Conservation in Ethiopia and South Sudan [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Nuer are a large pastoralist community living in western Ethiopia and South Sudan in east Africa. They rely on livestock keeping and have special beliefs and customs about how… Read more »
Africa: Cocoa Futures Surge Over 80 Percent As Adverse Weather Disrupts Harvest
Daba Finance
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Central Africa: Floods Leave 10 Million Children Out of School in West and Central Africa
RFI
An estimated 10 million children across Nigeria, Mali, Niger and the Democratic Republic of Congo are unable to attend school after devastating regional flooding, the charity Save… Read more »
South Africa: Using Radiation to Stop the Traffic of Rhino Horns
GroundUp
The Wits Rhisotope project hopes to help conservation efforts Read more »
Uganda: Cracks At Kiteezi Landfill Raise Alarm - KCCA Faces Pressure Over Waste Management Solutions
Nile Post
Residents of Kiteezi have been warned of an impending disaster at the landfill, as cracks have been spotted on its western slope. Frank Rusa, the Acting Executive Director of the… Read more »
Ghana: Fisheries Commission Trains Officers in Aquatic Animal Health Management
GhanaToday
The Fish Health Unit (FHU) of the Fisheries Commission (FC), in collaboration with the Norwegian Veterinary Institute (NVI), has trained officers to enhance their knowledge in… Read more »
October 15
Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa
VOA
While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Fights Uphill Battle Against Ocean and Waterway Sewage Spills
Daily Maverick
Sewage contamination incidents around parts of Cape Town's coastline, and the City of Cape Town's marine outfalls in Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Green Point, where sewage is pumped… Read more »
Namibia: International Shipping and New Sea Law
New Era
In response to a discernible realignment of international maritime interests in recent years, the shipping industry has undergone several formidable changes in technical… Read more »
Nigeria: Cop 2024 - Nigeria Seeks African Unity On Climate Actions
Daily Trust
Nigeria has called for collective actions from African countries to save the continent from climate-induced environmental degradation. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Implements Total Ban On Plastic Bag Imports to Combat Environmental Threats
Radio Dalsan
In a decisive move to address environmental concerns, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a complete ban on the importation of plastic bags through its ports. Read more »
Nigeria: 73% of Abia Residents Drink Water Contaminated With Faeces - Study
Vanguard
...As UNICEF Advocates for Commitment to Handwashing Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Workers At Higher Risk of Trauma From High-Stress Environments
Capital FM
Kenyan healthcare workers have been on the frontline of some of the most challenging situations, the country has faced over the years; however, despite their dedication to saving… Read more »
Rwanda: Investors Look to Exploit Rwanda's Popular Twin Lakes
New Times
Investors are increasingly eyeing tourism and hospitality projects along Rwanda's twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant tourism hub, The New… Read more »
Zimbabwe: International Day of Rural Women - Authorities Urged to Act On Climate Crisis Impacting Rural Women's Livelihoods
New Zimbabwe
RIGHTS groups have called upon the government to address climate change impacts on rural women emphasising their critical role in building climate resilience through sustainable… Read more »
South Africa: Education Department Fails to Pay Water and Electricity Bills - Parents Shut Down School in Protest
GroundUp
Failure to pay Msunduzi Municipality is a violation of human rights, say parents Read more »
Ghana: Women Farmers in Ghana Lead the Charge Against Climate Change
Africa Renewal
They are calling for transformative changes in agriculture sector aimed at reducing carbon emissions Read more »
Namibia: Shifeta Encourages Tree Planting
New Era
Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta has urged Namibians to plant trees to counteract the effects of habitat degradation, deforestation, and climate… Read more »
Namibia: Neighbours Committed to Orange River Solution
New Era
Namibia and South Africa are considering the Report of the Joint Committee of Experts on the Orange River Boundary, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation. Read more »
