Africa: 'We're Drowning in Plastic - We Need More Plastics Treaties'

From January 23 to 25, South Africa hosted the first in-person meeting of international Plastics Pacts with twelve (of the fourteen) national and regional Plastics Pacts meeting. Read more »

South Africa: Global Call to Combat Plastic Pollution Intensifies During South African Gathering

In a world drowning in plastic waste, a revolution is brewing. From January 23 to 25, South Africa played host to a groundbreaking meeting of international Plastics Pacts,… Read more »

Africa: Climate-Smart Farming Gets Funding Boost at COP28, But Small Farmers Still Struggle

Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge by 152… Read more »

Nigeria: Shell Closes Nearly Century-Old Operation on Nigerian Onshore Oil Sites

British oil company Shell's increasing challenges with pipeline sabotage, lawsuits and environmental damages claims against subsidiary Shell Nigeria, may be some of the reasons for… Read more »

South Africa: Homes Destroyed, People Missing After Floods in KwaZulu-Natal

Emergency personnel are working through the night due to flash floods brought on by torrential rains in KwaZulu-Natal, which left a path of devastation in certain areas of northern… Read more »

Africa: Dangote's World Class Refinery and Nigeria's Carbon Footprint

Following the delivery of two million barrels of crude oil as part of the requirements for its takeoff, the Dangote refinery will steam to an historic start in early 2024.   Read more »

Africa: Forging a Path Towards Climate-Resilient Health and NTDs Control in Africa

In the aftermath of COP28, where world leaders convened to address the pressing issue of climate change, the stark reality emerges: the realization of the vision of the "Africa We… Read more »

South Africa: Youth Could Be 'Game Changers' in 2024, Survey Warns - South African News Briefs - December 21, 2023

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Africa: What's the Big Deal About Fossil Fuels? #AfricaClimateHope

When you hear the word "fossil" what generally comes to mind? Old bones, right? The bones of dinosaurs and other animals, and maybe you'd even call to mind the ancient remains of… Read more »

South Africa: South African Govt Eyes Nuclear Energy Despite Just Energy Transition Plans

Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that South Africa will soon begin the procurement process for some 2,500MW of nuclear… Read more »

South Africa: Durban Beaches Close as E. Coli Levels Surge After Heavy Rains

After heavy rains in Durban, recent tests by the eThekwini Municipality and its partners, Adopt-a-River and Talbot, revealed alarming E. coli levels almost 10 times higher than the… Read more »

Africa: Catalysing Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Africa

Considering how important agricultural systems are for providing food and jobs, it is crucial to protect these systems in Africa from the harm caused by climate change. This will… Read more »

Zambia: One Rescued After Zambia Landslide Traps 25 Miners

A disaster management unit announced on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 that rescue personnel in Zambia extracted the first survivor of a landslide that occurred on December 1 that… Read more »

Africa: Catalyzing Momentum for Health Negotiations at COP28

By now, there is no doubt that the climate crisis is a significant health crisis affecting people across the globe. This might be obvious to some but to others,… Read more »

South Africa: Heatwave Breaks Temperature Records for November - South African News Briefs - December 1, 2023

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Uganda: Regional Court Throws Out Multi-Billion EACOP Challenge

On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, a regional court reportedly dismissed a legal challenge to a multibillion-dollar oil pipeline project between Tanzania and Uganda, which has drawn… Read more »

Africa: Moving Africa's 'Just Transition' Forward

Despite contributing a mere 4% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Africa disproportionately bears the brunt of climate change’s devasting impacts. In fact, Just… Read more »

South Africa: Crisis in South Africa As 60,000 Containers Stuck at Sea

Numerous vessels are awaiting clearance from the port of Durban, which handles more than 60% of the country's container cargo, according to the South African Association of Freight… Read more »

Africa: Empowering African Small-Scale Farmers, Especially Women, to Adapt to Climate Crisis

As the world gears up for COP28, one stark reality cannot be ignored: global efforts to combat the climate emergency are falling short, and vulnerable communities in developing… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Call to Action - The Nairobi Declaration and Community-Led Initiatives

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Niger: Law Against Transporting Migrants Repealed in Niger

The military administration of Niger repealed anti-migration legislation that helped in lowering the number of West Africans travelling to Europe, but was despised by residents of… Read more »

Africa: Climate Crisis Exposes Vulnerabilities of Africa's Weak Infrastructure #AfricaClimateCrisis

Two recent disasters in Morocco and Libya highlight the deadly consequences of outdated infrastructure in the face of natural hazards. Read more »

South Africa: Load Shedding Back With a Vengeance This Weekend! - South African News Briefs - November 24, 2023

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East Africa: Somalis Abandon Homes as Flash Floods Kill 50, Displace 700,000

Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people and driven nearly 700,000 from their homes, a government official said, with more heavy rains expected to worsen Somalia's plight,… Read more »

Africa: Plastic Pollution Crisis Deepens Despite Global Efforts

Every year, humanity produces a staggering 430 million tonnes of plastic, two-thirds of which quickly becomes waste. This relentless tide of plastic is polluting our land, sea, and… Read more »