March 24
West Africa: Does Climate Change Fuel Terrorism in the Sahel? [analysis]
ISS
Local populations feel the effects of climate change, but new research shows only indirect links to violent extremism. Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Eye $30bn for Water Crisis At High-Level Talks in Cape Town
Daily Maverick
Summits, meetings, panels and other talk shops are all good and well, but without concrete action, Africa's water crisis will persist, continuing to leave millions without access… Read more »
Nigeria: HYPREP Vows to Install Drinkable Water Across Ogoniland - UNEP Report
This Day
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has vowed to ensure that every Ogoni community has safe portal water while cleaning up of the environment is ongoing. Read more »
South Africa: Six Valves Opened At Vaal Dam to Increase Outflows
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened six valves at the Vaal Dam to gradually increase water outflows by another 200 cubic metres per second (mᵌ/s) and manage… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Leads G20 Environment Working Group
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will this week lead the Group of Twenty (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) as… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Urges Senate Climate Action At Lawmakers' Forum
Liberian Investigator
In a major step toward legislative engagement in climate governance, the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), with support from the Government of Canada through… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Farmers Innovate to Tackle Climate Change, Boost Food Security
Liberian Investigator
Under a blazing sun on the serene campus of Cuttington University, Mr. Joseph Ndebeh, a respected agricultural scientist at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) and… Read more »
Africa: World Meteorological Day - Closing the Early Warning Gap to Save Lives
IPS
On World Meteorological Day 2025, the World Meteorological Organization is highlighting persistent gaps in early warning systems as extreme weather events intensify, urging global… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Restates Commitment to Sustainable Access to Clean Water
Leadership
Oyo State government, through the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has joined the global community to mark World Water Day, stressing its commitment to… Read more »
South Africa: Water Outflows Increased At Bloemhof Dam
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has increased the water outflows at the Bloemhof Dam by 100 cubic meters per second (mᵌ/s) to 350.97 mᵌ/s to allow for the extra… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa to Partake in Petersberg Climate Dialogue
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will this week represent South Africa at the 15th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD), where the country… Read more »
Ghana: Pres Mahama Cautions Traders Against Cooking in Markets
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned traders against cooking in markets, citing the use of cylinders as a contributing factor to many fire outbreaks in the markets. Read more »
March 23
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Capital Contaminated Its Water. Now, Residents Must Pay to Use It.
Global Press Journal
Residents spend as much as 20% of their income on water, yet what comes from their taps is green, dirty and undrinkable. Now, privatization looms, threatening even higher costs. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya to Benefit From Sh142.5mn Water Project Grant
Capital FM
Global Water Center (GWC) has rolled out a new project to improve access to safely managed water across East Africa, backed by $1.1 million (Sh142.5 million) in grants from the… Read more »
March 22
East Africa: Unusual Weather Conditions Expected in Horn of Africa From April to June
New Times
The Horn of Africa will experience a weather anomaly characterized by drier- and wetter-than-usual conditions between April and June, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center… Read more »
March 21
South Africa: How Dirty Air Puts Pregnancies at Risk
allAfrica
Air pollution is a growing global concern, with significant implications for public health. Read more »
Africa: How Aid Cuts Will Shatter Global Water and Sanitation Progress
IPS
The principle of leaving no one behind is central to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The progress toward achieving SDG 6, which aims to ensure universal access to… Read more »
Southern Africa: Glaciers of the SADC Region - a Wake-Up Call for Climate Action
IPS
World Water Day calls us all to promote the essential element of life: water. But we must also look this year at the rapidly vanishing sources of freshwater that we depend on,… Read more »
Namibia: Rehoboth Community in Fear Over Flood-Damaged Bridge
Namibian
Members of the Rehoboth community doing a daily commute to Windhoek for work say some of them slept safely in their beds during Thursday night, while others could not. Read more »
Liberia: LACC Picks Up Wash Commission CEO
New Republic
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), supported by police officers have raided the National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Commission (NWASHC) headquarters and arrested… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Pledges to Enforce Battery Recycling Laws Amidst Health, Environmental Concerns
Premium Times
Officials said to curb the menace of lead poisoning and other risks associated with battery recycling, Nigeria must adopt a multi-stakeholder and multidisciplinary approach Read more »
March 20
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah's Inauguration Relocated Due Heavy Rain
Namibian
THE historic inauguration of Namibia's first woman president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has been relocated to State House following heavy rain in Windhoek and surrounding areas. Read more »
South Africa: One Vaal Dam Sluice Gate Opened
SAnews.gov.za
The Department and Water and Sanitation opened one sluice gate at the Vaal Dam on Thursday to increase outflows and manage dam water levels. Read more »
Namibia: Lüderitz Mayor Calls for Vigilance During Rains
Namibian
Lüderitz mayor calls for vigilance during rains mayor Phil Balhao has urged residents to remain vigilant as the town receives a fair amount of rain since late Wednesday night. Read more »
Namibia: Weather Office Warns of Heavy Storms, Flash Floods in Several Regions Across Country
Namibian
The Namibia Meteorological Service, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, has issued a warning of moderate to heavy thunderstorms expected to affect several… Read more »
