September 19
South Africa: Why Were the Waves So High?
Scrolla
Forecaster Wayne Venter of the South African Weather Service revealed that the massive waves were caused by a low-pressure system that formed in the Atlantic Ocean. This is what… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Appeals for Assistance Towards Cyclone Survivors
Nyasa Times
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, currently attending the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, US, has asked International Labour… Read more »
September 18
Africa: The Global North Should Focus on Climate Accountability, Not Just Compensation [guest column]
allAfrica
Vast swathes of ancient forest are cut for timber. Oil is endlessly extracted from wells cut deep in the ground. And as countless species are irrecoverably driven to extinction,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Buffalo From Zimbabwe Expose Botswana Cattle to Possible Foot-and-Mouth Disease
VOA
Botswana has put restrictions on the movement of cloven-hoofed animals in the northeast of the country after an incursion of buffalo from Zimbabwe put cattle at risk of contracting… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Over a Dozen People Killed in Northwest DR Congo Landslide
allAfrica
A landslide brought on by torrential rains killed at least 17 people in the northwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
South Africa: Makhanda Households Fed Up With Living in a Sewage Nightmare
GroundUp
Residents of Hooggenoeg and Scotts Farm say the sewer system has been dysfunctional for over a decade Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Deploy Drones in Fighting Environmental Crimes
New Times
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) and the Ministry of Environment have launched the use of drones in combating environmental crimes. Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Utilities Ask Consumers to Use Water Sparingly
SAnews.gov.za
Rand Water and Johannesburg Water have urged consumers and citizens to use water sparingly as demand is exceeding supply. Read more »
Uganda: Wild Animals Leave DNA On Plants, Making Them Easier to Track [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The world is losing animals at an alarming rate due to habitat degradation, climate change and illegal human activities in the wildlife protected areas. In fact, it is estimated… Read more »
Morocco: Spain 'Honored, Touched' By HM the King's Thanks Message - Ambassador
MAP
Spain is "honored and touched" by the "very warm" message of thanks that HM King Mohammed VI addressed to the head of the contingent of Spain's Military Rescue Unit, which took… Read more »
Uganda: Lake Victoria to Get Refreshed on World Cleanup Day
Nile Post
Lake Victoria is set for a refresh when Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) joins in world cleanup day activities organised by Uganda Junior Rangers. Read more »
Africa: We Must Act to Bridge the Gap Between Words and Deeds [opinion]
IPS
The author is Commonwealth Secretary-General Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Destroys Over 100 Houses in Plateau
Daily Trust
About 100 households were displaced by flood in Anguwan Rogo, Rikkos, Bauchi Road and Naraguta communities in Jos North LGA of Plateau State following a downpour on Saturday… Read more »
September 17
Morocco: Morocco Raises U.S.$200 Million to Support Recovery From Earthquake
New Times
More than $195 million has been raised in contributions to a special fund set up after the September 8 earthquake that hit Morocco's Marrakech-Safi region, killing more than 2,900… Read more »
Libya: Libya Flooding - Landmines Pose New Threat, Death Toll Rises
DW
Many people in Libya have been left without fresh drinking water since the floods contaminated sources, but there's a new danger if they travel to get water: landmines displaced by… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Hospitals Struggle to Keep Wards Clean in Ongoing Water Crisis
Daily Maverick
On Sunday afternoon, 17 September 2023, relatives of patients brought water in bottles along with food for their loved ones admitted to the Helen Joseph Hospital in Auckland Park… Read more »
Morocco: Message of Thanks and Gratitude From HM the King to Head of Qatari International Rescue Team
MAP
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, has sent a message of thanks and gratitude to Commander Khalid Abdellah Al Hamidi, head of the Qatari international rescue team… Read more »
Morocco: Earthquake - HM the King Sends Message of Thanks to Head of Contingent of Spanish Military Rescue Unit
MAP
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, sent a message of thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Juan Saldana, head of the contingent of Spain's Military Rescue Unit, which took… Read more »
Morocco: Earthquake - HM the King Sends Message of Thanks and Gratitude to Head of Emirati Search and Rescue Team
MAP
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, sent a message of thanks and gratitude to General Ali Al-Mutawa, Head of the United Arab Emirates' search and rescue team, which… Read more »
Morocco: Earthquake - Message of Thanks From HM the King to National Coordinator of UK International Search and Rescue Team
MAP
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, has sent a message of thanks to Mr. Russell Gauden, National Coordinator of the UK International Search and Rescue Team, who took… Read more »
Morocco: World Bank-IMF Meetings to Proceed After Deadly Earthquake
New Times
Preparations for the 2023 annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due in Morocco in October are advancing in high gear after the North African… Read more »
Rwanda: New Ellen Degeneres Documentary on Conservation Work in Rwanda to Air This Month
New Times
Comedian and television icon Ellen DeGeneres is set to return to the silver screen nearly one year and a half after she announced her retirement from her talk show. But this time,… Read more »
South Africa: Nonprofit Organisation Leads the Charge to Flush Pit Latrines Out of Schools
Daily Maverick
Breadline Africa, in partnership with investment banker Mark Barnes, is raising R156-million to replace dangerous pit toilets at 240 schools in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape. Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Beg Governor Abiodun As Flood Wreaks Havoc in Ogun
Premium Times
Residents say many of them have fled their homes after their properties were submerged by rainwater. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister David Mahlobo Officially Opens 50th Worldwide Congress of International Association of Hydrogeologists in Cape Town, 19 Sept [press release]
Govt of SA
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo, will officially open the 50th Worldwide Congress of International Association of Hydrogeologists to be held in Cape… Read more »
