Africa: Why the Climate Crisis Matters - A Call to Action

It's no secret that our planet is facing a climate crisis. Read more »

Africa: Will COP28 Live Up to Africa's Huge Expectations? #AfricaClimateCrisis

The climate crisis cannot afford another round of negotiations that result in dragging down efforts to address it. Read more »

South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Potential Floods - South African News Briefs - May 9, 2023

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Ghana: Ghanaian Activist Swims 450km to Create Awareness on Water Pollution

Fast fashion is a significant contributor to water contamination and pollution, and has a significant negative environmental impact on the world's water supply. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: National Day of Mourning as Death Toll From Floods, Mudslides Rises #AfricaClimateCrisis

South Kivu province has been battered by torrential rain, causing an overflow to rivers in the region, that has left significant damage in Bushushu and Nyamukubi villages, BBC… Read more »

Tanzania: How Art is Inspiring Youth to Take Action on Climate Crisis #AfricaClimateHope

In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a passionate group of young leaders is driving change through their innovative NGO. Their approach is simple yet effective.… Read more »

Uganda: Strategies Rural Communities Use to Deter Wildlife from Crops #AfricaClimateHope

Deep in the hearts of Kibale and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where the lush rainforests are dense, damp, and teeming with life, a delicate balance exists between humans and… Read more »

Africa: The Concerning Economic Squeeze On Sub-Saharan Africa

Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to decelerate in 2023, for the second time in a row. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this is partly due to a… Read more »

Africa: Who Needs A Seat at the Climate Crisis Table? #AfricaClimateHope

Africa is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, with the most vulnerable populations being hit the hardest, resulting in food insecurity, displacement of populations,… Read more »

Africa: Why is Climate Emergency Ignored Outside of Crisis Times?

"Climate change receives inadequate media coverage and is typically only reported following conferences, events, or disasters," journalism lecturer Enoch Sithole observed during… Read more »

Africa: The Economic Challenges These Countries Are Facing

More and more Africans are experiencing poverty. coupled with the impact of Covid-19 and the war between Russia and Ukraine that intensified just over a year ago, weighs heavily on… Read more »

Niger: Land Restoration, Market Gardening Make a Difference for Niger Farmers

In the bustling village of Satara, Niger, Haruna Badjie was once just another farmer struggling to make a living in the face of environmental and ecological crises. Read more »

Africa: Working Towards Doing More Sustainable, Constructive Journalism Grounded in Africa

In the face of unprecedented environmental, social, and economic challenges, a new understanding of the role of journalism in society is essential. Read more »

Africa: 'How Sustainable Journalism is Crucial for Creating a Better Future'

Today's world is confronted with an unprecedented array of environmental, social, and economic challenges, that affect not only our local communities but also the global community. Read more »

Africa: Millions of Women Starving as They Eat Least and Eat Last #AfricaClimateCrisis

On International Women's Day, Human Rights Watch (HRW) hosted a Twitter Space meeting looking at the impact of food scarcity on women. Eating Last and Eating Least: The Food Crisis… Read more »

Mozambique: Children at Risk of Cholera, Malaria in Aftermath of Cyclone Freddy - Unicef

Authorities are still grappling with the magnitude of Cyclone Freddy's devastation in Malawi and Mozambique, with over 370 people verified deceased, hundreds still missing, and… Read more »

Tanzania: Degradation, Human Activity and the Climate Crisis Harming Tanzania's Rangelands #AfricaClimateCrisis

Some of the iconic images people call to mind when speaking about the African continent is wide open expanses like those seen in Kenya's Masaai Mara and the Serengeti National Park… Read more »

South Africa: Growing Food and Building Resilience in Cape Town's Underserved Communities #AfricaClimateHope

How do we make sure people don't go hungry while also building community, urban biodiversity and using what some consider waste? One way to do it is to make sure that urban… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Tackling the Impact of Climate Crisis on Conflict in Zimbabwe

The climate emergency clearly contributes to greater conflict, although through indirect channels. There are a variety of context factors, according to the United Nations Framework… Read more »

Africa: When Things Go Boom - Why the Doomsday Clock Matters to Africa

In January this year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds to midnight, an indication that humanity is closer than ever to destroying… Read more »

South Africa: Sixth Cholera Case Confirmed - South African News Briefs - March 3, 2023

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South Africa: Food Crisis Looms as Farmers Buckle Under Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - March 2, 2023

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Africa: Experts Call For Congo Basin Climate Science Initiative Ahead of One Forest Summit #AfricaClimateHope

Experts have called for a Congo Basin Climate Science Initiative to deploy the scientific underpinning of a forest protection plan. Attending a webinar ahead of the One Forest… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Implements Stage 6 Power Cuts As Generating Units Fail - South African News Briefs - February 20, 2023

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South Africa: Warning of Another Repo Rate Hike Next Month - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2023

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