March 28, 2023
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 »
Zimbabwe: Meet Sergeant Maggie - The Dedicated Ranger Leading the Fight Against Poaching #AfricaClimateHope
In a male-dominated world, an all-woman anti-poaching unit based in Zimbabwe is trying to save wildlife and empower the rangers Read more »
March 25, 2023
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 »
March 23, 2023
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 »
March 22, 2023
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 »
March 20, 2023
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 »
March 14, 2023
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 »
Congo-Kinshasa: Goma on High Alert as Volcano Shows Movement of Magma
Goma Volcanological Observatory (OVG) in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has warned pilots to fly with caution while passing over Virunga region, and the city is on high… Read more »
March 13, 2023
South Africa: Traffic Lights Up for 'Adoption' - South African News Briefs - March 13, 2023
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March 10, 2023
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 »
South Africa: Growing Concern Over 'Construction Mafia' in Cape Town - South African News Briefs - March 10, 2023
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March 13, 2023
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 »
March 07, 2023
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 »
March 03, 2023
South Africa: Sixth Cholera Case Confirmed - South African News Briefs - March 3, 2023
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March 02, 2023
South Africa: Food Crisis Looms as Farmers Buckle Under Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - March 2, 2023
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March 01, 2023
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: UCT Vice Chancellor Phakeng Placed On Special Leave - South African News Briefs - March 1, 2023
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February 23, 2023
South Africa: Parliamentary Speaker In First No Confidence Motion - South African News Briefs - February 23, 2023
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February 20, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Implements Stage 6 Power Cuts As Generating Units Fail - South African News Briefs - February 20, 2023
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February 17, 2023
Africa: A Man's Best Friend is a Trafficker's Worst Nightmare
In many cultures, it is said that a dog is a human's best friend. But according to World Wildlife Fund Kenya, dogs are also traffickers' and poachers' worst enemies. Used to sniff… Read more »
February 16, 2023
South Africa: Warning of Another Repo Rate Hike Next Month - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2023
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February 14, 2023
Africa: More and More Cholera Outbreaks Due to Climate Crisis, Conflict on Continent
Eighteen countries are reporting cholera outbreaks, and 10 of those are in Africa. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 26 000 cases and 660 deaths… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: Agroecology Giving Farmers an Edge in the Face of Climate Change #AfricaClimateHope
Africa has long suffered the devastating impacts of climate change, despite contributing little to the climate crisis, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture… Read more »
South Africa: Process Underway to Restore Rail Lines In Gauteng - South African News Briefs - February 10, 2023
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February 02, 2023
Namibia: Namibia to Step Up Efforts Against Wildlife Crime After 93% Surge in Rhino Poaching
The number of endangered rhinos poached in Namibia reached an all-time high in 2022 after 87 rhinos were killed compared to 45 in 2021, reports Al Jazeera. Read more »
