July 05
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Seeks to Internationalize Green Legacy Initiative
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is working to internationalize its Green Legacy Initiative (GLI), which has brought significant improvements in environmental conservation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs… Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Cholera and Climate Change in Nigeria - an Old Enemy in a Modern World
Nigeria Health Watch
For decades, Nigeria has struggled with recurring cholera outbreaks. More recently, climate change has exacerbated these outbreaks. This intersection is most pronounced in… Read more »
Mauritius: Indigenous Plant, 'Cylindrocline Lorencei', Saved From Extinction and Reintroduced in Mauritius
Government of Mauritius
The replanting ceremony in the wild of 'Cylindrocline lorencei', an indigenous plant which had been extinct in Mauritius as of 1990, was held, today, at Pétrin in Black… Read more »
Africa: Freddy Recognised As the Longest-Lasting Tropical Cyclone in History [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The World Meteorological Organisation has verified that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which moved more than 12,000km across the Indian Ocean in early 2023 for 36 days, is the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Contradictory Plan to Open Rhino Horn Trade Will Encourage Poaching [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Legalising trade will remove the stigma that rhino horn is illegal and could entice many more consumers into the market. The demand will then outstrip the legal supply and poaching… Read more »
Tunisia: 37% of Tunisians Say They Are Aware of Concept of Climate Change
Tunis Afrique Presse
Four out of ten Tunisians, or 37%, say they are aware of the concept of climate change, according to the results of the latest survey by the pan-African research network… Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - 'Nature Taking Its Full Course': Commissioner Apologises to Lagosians
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has apologised to residents and commuters over the flooding that occurred in the state during the week, saying it is nature taking its full course on the… Read more »
Uganda: UCAA Promises Drainage Redesigns to Prevent Future Entebbe Airport Floods
Nile Post
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) questioned officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday about recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Council Caught Napping As Water Goes to Waste
The Herald
Treated water gushed out in central Harare yesterday, where Julius Nyerere Way meets Nelson Mandela Avenue, owing to unmaintained pipes and road construction being conducted by… Read more »
Uganda: Second Phase of Project to Counter Biodiversity Loss Launched
Nile Post
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched the second phase of the Biodiversity 2030 (BIODEV) project to assess the drivers of biodiversity loss caused… Read more »
Africa: Csir, Environment Ministry Mark Africa Renaissance Day in Accra
Ghanaian Times
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment and Science (MESTI), yesterday marked the African Scientific… Read more »
July 03
South Africa: Cape Town Braces for Wet, Windy Weather - South African News Briefs - July 03, 2024
allAfrica
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Africa: AUC Strengthens Meteorological Centers With Improved Infrastructure [press release]
African Union
The African Union Commission- Directorate of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) conducted a mission to Lugano, Switzerland, as part of… Read more »
Angola: Angola and Zambia Discuss Climate Crisis
ANGOP
The Speakers of the parliaments of Angola and Zambia, Carolina Cerqueira and Nelly Mutti respectively, this Wednesday in Luanda exchanged information on strategies to mitigate and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Flood - LAGESC Nabs 5-Man Syndicate for Extorting Pedestrians in Lagos
Vanguard
Men of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, popularly known as KAI, have arrested a 5-man syndicate involved in the extortion of crossing pedestrians at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Takes Over Lagos' Major Roads, Wreaks Havoc in Ogun Communities
Leadership
Devastating floods have taken over some major roads in Lagos and as well wreaked havoc in some communities in the neighbouring Ogun State following heavy rainfalls, which started… Read more »
Nigeria: Torrential Rain Causes Widespread Flooding in Lagos
This Day
Thousands of commuters and motorists in Lagos state were stranded due to severe flooding of major roads, including major entrances leading to the Third Mainland Bridge, caused by… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Calls for Calm As Floods Sack Residents, After 9 Hours Rainfall
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday called for calm over the flash flood caused by the torrential rainfall experienced throughout the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Residents Lament As Floods Cripple Activities
Premium Times
"Everywhere is flooded, we have been evacuating water from our premises since the rain started." Read more »
Ghana: Forestry Commission Calls for Stiffer Punishment for Persons Who Violate Forestry Laws
Ghanaian Times
The Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission (FC), Nyadia Suleman Nelson has called for stiffer punishments for persons who violate laws protecting the country's forest. Read more »
Namibia: N$665 Million Water Project to Enhance Kavango East and West's Water Security
Namibia Economist
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein this week initiated a significant milestone with the launch of a N$665 million project aimed at expanding the… Read more »
Liberia: Climate Activist Wants an Environmental Court Established Here
New Dawn
Environment activist Mr. Tundy Rodney Tarn has proposed setting up a special Environmental Court and requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demonstrate political… Read more »
Ethiopia: Keep Fighting the Good Fight Against Climate Change [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is putting forth its utmost effort to address climate change, mitigate the adverse consequences of climatic variability, and contribute its share to green growth and the… Read more »
Uganda: Go for the Big Fish Too, Minister Defends Lubigi Evictions
Nile Post
The Minister for Water and Environment, Sam Cheptoris, has defended the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) on the ongoing operations against people encroaching on… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Nimet to Make Flooding Predictions Available to Nigerians
Premium Times
Senate urges NiMet to make flooding predictions available Read more »