July 25
Africa: The Heat Is On - We Must Rise to the Challenge of Rising Temperatures, Urges UN Chief
The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Landslides - Death Toll Rises As UN Supports Response
A UN inter-agency humanitarian team has reached the area affected by deadly landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week and is supporting the response. Read more »
July 23
Malawi: UN and Partners Launch Emergency Appeal to Address Severe Drought in Malawi
UN agencies alongside humanitarian partners in Malawi have launched a Flash Appeal to help millions in the country stricken by drought that has decimated harvests and sent hunger… Read more »
July 08
Africa: Earth's Hottest June On Record
Last month was the hottest June since records began and the thirteenth month in a row to set a temperature record, according to new data released on Monday from the European… Read more »
July 02
Sudan: Sudan's Cocktail of War and Flooding Leaves People Trapped, Unable to Flee
Millions of people have been forced out of Sudan as the brutal civil war continues to spread, including in Sinja Town, south of the capital Khartoum, where UN humanitarians… Read more »
June 21
Africa: Record Levels of Displacement Amid Global Conflict and Natural Disasters
There are twice as many internally displaced people today as there were ten years ago - the largest numbers ever recorded, said Special Advisor on Solutions to Internal… Read more »
June 20
Africa: WHO Announces Global Resurgence of Cholera Cases in 2024
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries… Read more »
June 19
Africa: Honour the Strength and Courage of Refugees, Urges UN Chief
"Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval" have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN… Read more »
June 16
Africa: Stop 'Vandalising' Earth and Help the Planet Thrive, UN Chief Urges
As nearly 40 per cent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres lost every second, governments, businesses and communities must galvanize action to reverse the damage… Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Climate Change Fuels Tensions in Nigeria
Despite its huge potential, Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, continues to grapple with a host of challenges which are impacting people's lives and triggering conflict over… Read more »
May 30
Cape Verde: Cabo Verde Beats Back Climate Change Through South-South Cooperation
The small island developing State of Cabo Verde is fighting back against climate change with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Read more »
May 29
Africa: More Climate Funding Needed to 'Transition From Rhetoric to Decisive Action'
Climate action taken so far to help fund efforts in cash-strapped small island developing States (SIDS) "does not measure up to what has been said" in the wake of COP28 in Dubai… Read more »
May 22
Africa: 'Be Part of the Plan' to End Nature Loss On Biodiversity Day
The diversity of animals, plants and microorganisms on the planet is at risk due to factors such as changing land use, urbanization, overexploitation, pollution and climate change,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Droughts and Floods Threaten 'Humanitarian Catastrophe' Across Southern Africa
Droughts and floods in southern Africa stemming from El Niño have left millions of people food insecure, warns World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain… Read more »
May 13
Africa: 'Untold Harm to Nature' From Wildlife Trafficking, Warns UN Crime Agency
Despite two decades of worldwide efforts, more than 4,000 precious wildlife species still fall prey to trafficking every year, a new report by the UN crime and drugs prevention… Read more »
May 08
East Africa: Unprecedented Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa
"Unprecedented and devastating" flooding in east Africa has triggered widespread displacement with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia,… Read more »
May 03
East Africa: UN Support Continues Amid Heavy Rains, Severe Floods and Cyclone Threat
The United Nations and partners continue to support authorities across East Africa as the region braces for more of the heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed… Read more »
April 29
Africa: UN Officials Urge Swift Action to Tackle El Niño-Induced Extreme Weather
Top UN officials called on Monday for swift action to combat the El Niño extreme weather events that are currently devastating southern Africa and other regions with… Read more »
April 23
Africa: UN Chief Calls for All Hands On Deck At Climate Promise 2025 Launch
Top UN officials launched a fresh global campaign to tackle the climate emergency on Tuesday, with social media influencers, Indigenous leaders and corporate giants showing what… Read more »
April 22
Africa: UN Chief Urges 'Surge in Investment' to Overcome $4 Trillion Financing Gap
The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a "surge in investment" to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people. Read more »
April 16
Africa: Tourism 'Intrinsically Susceptible' to Climate Shocks, Political Unrest, Pandemic Threat
The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need to boost sustainable and resilient tourism practices to protect the environment while continuing to… Read more »
April 13
Madagascar: Fishers in Madagascar Adapt to Deadly Seas Due to Climate Change
Fishing communities in the south of Madagascar are facing sometimes deadly sea conditions due to climate change, but with the help of the UN's International Labour Organization… Read more »
April 09
Madagascar: Over 200,000 Need Humanitarian Aid Following Madagascar Cyclone
An estimated 220,000 people require immediate humanitarian assistance due to the catastrophic impact of Tuesday's tropical cyclone Gamane in northeast Madagascar. Read more »
March 20
Madagascar: First Person - Water Key to Cultivating Financial Independence in Southern Madagascar
Women in one of the poorest parts of rural Madagascar are growing their financial independence from men by cultivating village land and selling their produce. Read more »
February 22
Africa: Climate and Conflict Collide On the High Seas - UN Warns of Soaring Costs and Delays
Attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea coupled with wider geopolitical and climate-related crises, are upending international trade, inflating costs and causing major… Read more »