June 28
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 »
Africa: Vaccine Manufacturing Needs a Favorable Environment to Deliver Returns On Investment [press release]
Africa CDC
After securing crucial financing for vaccine manufacturing development, Africa's ecosystem needs to be conducive to delivering clear returns on investment, as Dr. Jean Kaseya… 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
allAfrica
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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 »
Uganda: Mass Arrests in Uganda, as Hundreds Gather Worldwide Urging China to Halt
350Africa.org
Hundreds of people gathered outside Chinese embassies and financial institutions in 10 countries today - with another action expected to take place on the 28th in Washington DC -… Read more »
Uganda: Amid Adaptations to Changes in Weather, Ugandans Call for Collective Climate Action
Afrobarometer
Seven in 10 citizens say crop failure has become more severe in their area over the past 10 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Ex-Nigerian Governor Calls for Adoption of Green Economy
Premium Times
The former governor, who is a biochemistry lecturer, lamented Africa's vulnerability to climate change despite contributing less than 15 per cent to global pollution. Read more »
Mauritius: Citizens Urged to Keep the Environment Clean to Avoid the Spread of Dengue Fever
Government of Mauritius
The need to keep areas that may create favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes, clean, in particular with the increased risk of water accumulation during the ongoing rainy… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expands Clean Water Access to 72 Million Citizens
ENA
The Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy has announced a significant achievement in the nation's efforts to provide clean drinking water, with more than 72 million citizens now… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Ikpeazu Calls for Adoption of Green Economy
Vanguard
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has urged Nigerians and Africans to embrace the green economy revolution to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Read more »
Ethiopia: Oslo Forum Recognizes Ethiopia's Green Legacy Success
Ethiopian Herald
The Oslo Tropical Forest Forum which is currently being held in Norway acknowledged the success that has been registered by the Ethiopian Green Legacy Program. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Call for Water Quality Testing in Lagos, Ogun States
This Day
Society for Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SOTLAN) has urged the government to conduct comprehensive water quality testing in areas affected by cholera outbreak in Lagos… Read more »
Malawi: Jica Commends Water Boards for Reducing Non-Water Revenue Challenges
Nyasa Times
Japan International Corporation Agency(JICA) says it is impressed with the interventions taken by the country's water utility boards in reducing the non -water-revenue challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Tela Maize Controversy - A Threat to Nigeria's Health, Environment, Sovereignty and Food Security?
This Day
In a bid to boost food production and improve pest resistance, Nigeria has embraced Tela maize, a genetically modified crop hailed by its proponents as a revolutionary solution to… Read more »
Nigeria: Yet Another Devastating Flood
This Day
The Trademore Estate tragedy is another failure of regulation Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Never Allow Dirty Fuels Into Nigeria - Nmdpra
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) yesterday insisted that there were no dirty fuels, especially diesel being imported into the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mark Ngwazi Shrugs Off Cold Weather Ahead of Launch
The Herald
Sungura game-changer, Mark Ngwazi, says he is not afraid of the cold spell ahead of his album launch. Read more »
June 26
South Africa: Shell Didn't Consult Communities Properly About Mining the Wild Coast - but How Much Legal Protection Do South Africans Have? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal by Shell, Impact Africa and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to overturn a High Court judgment… Read more »
Tunisia: Temperature May Hit 47°C Tomorrow
Tunis Afrique Presse
Temperatures are expected to rise sharply on Thursday in most regions, the National Institute of Meteorology (French: INM) said, reaching 7 to 13 degrees Celsius above seasonal… Read more »
Tanzania: Seoul Inks Deal to Build Fishing Port in Zanzibar
Daily News
The Zanzibar ministry of blue economy and fisheries has signed an agreement of cooperation with the ministry of oceans and fisheries of the Republic of Korea for the… Read more »