October 27, 2022
Egypt: Egypt is Ready to Host a Landmark COP27
H.E. Sameh Shoukry, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and COP27 President-Designate underlined that Egypt is “ready” to host the world leaders, delegates and climate… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Egypt: Climate Plans Remain Insufficient: More Ambitious Action Needed Now
A new report from UN Climate Change shows countries are bending the curve of global greenhouse gas emissions downward but underlines that these efforts remain insufficient to limit… Read more »
Zimbabwe: MSF Moves in to Mitigate Dire Lack of Clean Water in Zimbabwe's Capital
Water supplies are under increasing strain all around the world. As populations grow and cities expand, fresh water sources are depleted or contaminated. This is the case in… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Egypt: Continuous Engagement Ramping Up to a #COP27 Success
Members of the Egyptian COP27 Presidency Team and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have held an all-day consultation ahead of the convening. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Cameroon: How Cameroon's Traditional Rulers are Leading Communities on the Climate Crisis #AfricaClimateHope
Where are the areas on earth with the most biodiversity? The answer might surprise you. It's places cared for and protected by indigenous peoples. This is because the way of life… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Africa is 'Living on the Edge' – The IMF Assesses Economies Under Stress
That the latest International Monetary Fund regional survey on Sub-Saharan Africa released today offers a stark assessment of the current economic outlook is clear from the title:… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Southern Africa: Interfaith Groups Call for Agroecology to Be At Centre of COP27's Agenda #AfricaClimateHope
Faith communities all over the world are playing an increasingly important role in educating and encouraging followers to step up and take action on food security and the climate… Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Govt to Assist Wine Industry, Says Minister - South African News Briefs - October 6, 2022
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October 05, 2022
South Africa: German Tourists Cut Trip Short After One Killed - South African News Briefs - October 5, 2022
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October 04, 2022
South Africa: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Lindiwe Sisulu Join Forces for ANC Top Job - South African News Briefs - October 4, 2022
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October 01, 2022
Africa: Seize this Moment for Africa to Model Net-Zero Development – AFC's Samaila Zubairu
The African Finance Corporation (AFC), has a mission even more critical today than when it was created in 2007 - mobilizing private sector-led infrastructure investment needed to… Read more »
September 28, 2022
South Africa: Authorities Deny Another Dam Wall Collapse at Jagersfontein
Residents in the Free State's mining town of Jagersfontein were left scrambling on September 27, following what they thought was another dam wall collapse, which was initially… Read more »
South Africa: Petrol Price Drop On Cards for October - South African News Briefs - September 28, 2022
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September 23, 2022
Africa: Here's How Development Banks Could Stop Putting Communities at Risk #AfricaClimateCrisis
On paper, most development banks are dedicated to upholding communities' rights to consultation and involvement in making decisions on projects that have an impact on their daily… Read more »
September 15, 2022
South Africa: Ramaphosa Jets Off to U.S. to Meet Biden - South African News Briefs - September 15, 2022
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September 14, 2022
South Africa: MPs Want Probe Into Mpofu Threat at Public Protector Hearings - South African News Briefs, September 14, 2022
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September 07, 2022
Africa: In Fighting Infectious Diseases and TB, We Can't Neglect Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis
Humans and wild animals are facing new challenges for survival because of the climate crisis - how more frequent and intense drought, storms, heat waves, rising sea levels, melting… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Africa: Stop Funding AGRA, African Farmers Plead With Donors #AfricaClimateCrisis
Ahead of the annual forum of Agra - an organization founded to transform African agriculture - a large network of African food producers and their allies are calling for… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Kenya: Entry Fees For Uhuru Park Upset Nairobians
The major facelift of Nairobi's most popular recreational parks, Uhuru and Central Parks, is complete, Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) said. Read more »
August 30, 2022
Sierra Leone: Eight Killed After Heavy Rain Causes Floods and Landslides
At least eight people have lost their lives after torrential rains caused floods and landslides in an informal settlement in Looking Town in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown. Read more »
August 28, 2022
East Africa: Fifth Failed Rainy Season Looms for Greater Horn Region
Drought-ridden parts of the Greater Horn region are bracing for a fifth successive failed rainy season, which will aggravate the crisis in the region, impacting millions and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Climate Challenge Ahead of COP27 #AfricaClimateCrisis
In the weeks before the world environmental gathering COP27 in November, Nigeria faces a number of crucial tasks to prepare for the robust engagement that is required for Africa's… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Africa: Africa's Climate Crisis Could Leave You Jobless, Sick, and Hungry - and Foment Conflict
We all need to eat, but the global climate crisis is putting food production at risk. Due to the intense heat, harsh weather, and droughts, yield growth for wheat, maize, and other… Read more »
Kenya: Decline in Livestock Prices, Rise in Food Prices Haunt Kenyans #AfricaClimateCrisis
The National Drought Management Authority reports that the drought condition in the country has continued to deteriorate as several parts of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs)… Read more »
August 23, 2022
South Africa: Tomorrow's National Strike Should Not Impact Taxi Services - South African News Briefs - August 23, 2022
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