December 15, 2024
Southern Africa: Waves as High as 10m Expected as Cyclone Chido Makes Landfall in Mozambique
Tropical Cyclone Chido is affecting multiple countries in Southern Africa, potentially impacting approximately 2.5 million people across Mozambique, Malawi, and the Comoros. The… Read more »
December 04, 2024
Africa: To Trump-Proof Climate, The Global South Must Take The Lead
This year's COP29 in Baku was the most precarious climate summit yet. It was far more fractious and far less ambitious than earlier COPs. Halfway through the meeting, many climate… Read more »
December 02, 2024
Africa: Food and Agriculture Announcements at COP29 were Positive Steps
At its most human level, growth is the purpose of life. Avoid the death trap of under 5 child mortality - something roughly 13,400 children per day fail to do - and then hope for… Read more »
November 28, 2024
Uganda: Heavy Rains Trigger Deadly Landslide in Eastern Uganda
Rescue operations are underway in eastern Uganda after a devastating landslide that swept away dozens of houses and left 13 people dead, the BBC reported. Officials fear the… Read more »
November 25, 2024
Mozambique: Solar Dryers Transform Mozambique's Fisheries
A project to provide fishing communities with tools and knowledge to dry fish has changed lives. Read more »
November 20, 2024
Southern Africa: Namibia Seeks Solutions During Dire Drought
Climate shocks and emergencies are no longer distant concerns - they are now a reality. The rains in Namibia might provide a brief respite, but the underlying crisis remains. Read more »
November 14, 2024
Nigeria: How to Hold Multinational Companies in Nigeria Accountable for Polluting Niger Delta
allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo attended the 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC), held at Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg, which is the largest… Read more »
November 12, 2024
Africa: 'AI is No Panacea, But If It Can Help With Africa's Challenges, We Should Be Open-Minded'
allAfrica's Juanita Williams and Joy Basu, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of African Affairs, overseeing Economics and Regional Affairs across… Read more »
Africa: Every Breath Counts on World Pneumonia Day
World Pneumonia Day is held every year on November 12. This year it focuses on events around partnerships, aiming to lower mortality rates and strengthen pandemic defenses by… Read more »
November 08, 2024
Africa: A Quiet Revolution in Greening Global Trade
As the world braces for the upcoming COP29 climate summit in Baku, the chasm between environmental pledges and tangible action remains far too wide. Despite decades of promises,… Read more »
November 07, 2024
Kenya: A Conversation with Charlot Magayi - How Mukuru Clean Stoves Combats Air Pollution and Malaria in Africa
Earlier this week, former Earthshot Prize winner Charlot Magayi appeared at Earthshot, offering her support and inspiring the next generation. Read more »
Africa: Earthshot Prize 2024 - And The Winners Are...
Ghana and Kenyan innovators were among the five winners of the Earthshot Prize for their innovative solutions to help repair our planet. Read more »
November 06, 2024
Africa: African Innovators Poised to Heal the Planet and Drive Local Economies, Says Wanjira Mathai
"We are gathering to celebrate African innovators who are developing innovations that heal our planet, create local jobs, and safeguard our communities." Read more »
South Africa: 'Young Leaders No Longer Waiting For Seats But Creating Their Own' - Climate Leader at Earthshot
Despite Africa contributing minimally to global emissions and global warming, this continent is most susceptible to the consequences of climate change. However, African… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Airport To Get New King Shaka Statue - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2024
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October 28, 2024
South Africa: Sewage Pollution Threatens Cape Town's Beaches - South African News Briefs - October 28, 2024
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October 23, 2024
Africa: Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit Bolsters Food Security Amid Crises
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received yesterday a deposit of more than 30,000 new seed samples from 23 depositors across 21 countries, including seven international genebanks.… Read more »
October 15, 2024
Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today -… Read more »
October 14, 2024
South Africa: Eskom Celebrates 200 Days Without Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - October 14, 2024
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October 10, 2024
South Africa: Tshwane Bus Services Limited Due to Driver Shortage - South African News Briefs - October 10, 2024
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October 04, 2024
Africa: Are We Losing Tree Species Before We Even Find Them?
For more than 17 years, Alice Muchugi has led the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) program on tree genetic resources. The… Read more »
October 03, 2024
Africa: Is Crop Diversity Our Lifeline Against The Climate Crisis?
Crop diversity presents an opportunity to address some of the most pressing issues Africa faces today, such as climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. Read more »
September 29, 2024
Kenya: Unjust Laws Threaten Traditional Seed Practices
In the past decade, Francis Ngiri has taken pride in conserving seeds - a responsibility he holds dear. Read more »
September 30, 2024
Kenya: Sowing Seeds of Change on Rocky Land - A Farmer's Inspiring Journey
"Initially, we believed nothing could come from this rocky land, but now we're successfully growing crops and preserving our seeds in a community seed bank." Read more »
Africa: The 'Forgotten Crops' that Can Save Our Food System
Neglected crops are among the underappreciated solutions for alleviating Africa's food and climate crises. Read more »
