June 09, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town Mother Gets 25 Years for Selling Naked Pics of Daughter - South African News Briefs - June 9, 2023
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June 07, 2023
Africa: Parties Renew Commitment for Ambitious Climate Action at COP28 Conference
Today in Brussels, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, and High-Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with… Read more »
South Africa: Report Reveals Poor Water Quality, Raises Health Concerns - South African News Briefs - June 7, 2023
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June 06, 2023
West Africa: West African Nations Rally for Urgent and Sustainable Solutions to Fertiliser Shortages
In a move to combat the escalating food crisis exacerbated by the relentless impacts of climate change, seventeen nations in West Africa and the Sahel signed the "Lomé… Read more »
South Africa: Construction Mafia Allegedly Linked to Power Utility's Procurement Staff - South African News Briefs - June 6, 2023
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June 02, 2023
South Africa: Hammanskraal Water Quality 'Unsafe' Over High Bacteria Levels - Report
In a report, independent laboratory testing commissioned by WaterCAN, an initiative by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, has found that water from three out of four taps examined… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Africa: COP28 President-Designate Calls for Major Boost to Public and Private Climate Finance for African Nations
In an address today to the African Development Bank Annual Meeting, the COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, called for a major boost to public and private… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Africa: UN Urges Swift Action on Plastic Pollution Ahead of Treaty Talks - Report
The widespread use of plastics, as well as their long-lasting nature and improper disposal, is one of the most pressing environmental problems of our time. Read more »
Africa: UN Predicts Next Five Years to Be Hottest on Record #AfricaClimateCrisis
A damning new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warns millions around the world that the hottest years on record will happen within five years. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Seeks 'Technicalities' to Avoid Fallout if Putin Visits - South African News Briefs - May 18, 2023
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May 15, 2023
Somalia: Massive Flooding Forces 200,000 People to Flee Homes in Somalia
At least 200,000 people were displaced due to flash flooding in central Somalia as the Shabelle River burst its banks and submerged roads, reports AFP. Read more »
Africa: The Global Health System Needs a Re-Think
The world is facing significant demographic changes. In addition, we are more at risk for new infectious outbreaks than ever before. Climate change threatens to make all these… Read more »
May 12, 2023
East Africa: CSOs Urge Leaders to Embrace Renewable Energy, Ditch Fossil Fuels
The 10th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2023, which came to a close in Kampala yesterday, has drawn criticism from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Africa: Why the Climate Crisis Matters - A Call to Action
It's no secret that our planet is facing a climate crisis. Read more »
Africa: Will COP28 Live Up to Africa's Huge Expectations? #AfricaClimateCrisis
The climate crisis cannot afford another round of negotiations that result in dragging down efforts to address it. Read more »
May 09, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Potential Floods - South African News Briefs - May 9, 2023
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Ghana: Ghanaian Activist Swims 450km to Create Awareness on Water Pollution
Fast fashion is a significant contributor to water contamination and pollution, and has a significant negative environmental impact on the world's water supply. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: National Day of Mourning as Death Toll From Floods, Mudslides Rises #AfricaClimateCrisis
South Kivu province has been battered by torrential rain, causing an overflow to rivers in the region, that has left significant damage in Bushushu and Nyamukubi villages, BBC… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Tanzania: How Art is Inspiring Youth to Take Action on Climate Crisis #AfricaClimateHope
In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a passionate group of young leaders is driving change through their innovative NGO. Their approach is simple yet effective.… Read more »
May 04, 2023
South Africa: Reserve Bank Launches New Banknotes and Coins - South African News Briefs - May 4, 2023
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May 03, 2023
South Africa: An Uncertain Future for 12,5% of World's White Rhinos
Negotiations between the Platinum Rhino Project (PRP) and parties interested in housing what amounts to an eighth of the world's white rhino population will be held on May 5,… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Uganda: Strategies Rural Communities Use to Deter Wildlife from Crops #AfricaClimateHope
Deep in the hearts of Kibale and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where the lush rainforests are dense, damp, and teeming with life, a delicate balance exists between humans and… Read more »
South Africa: Trailblazer Kirsten Neuschäfer Wins Golden Globe Solo Round-the-World Yacht Race
Kirsten Neuschäfer, 39, from Gqeberha in South Africa, has won the solo around-the-world Golden Globe Race 2022 - the first woman to do so. Neuschäfer crossed the finish… Read more »
April 21, 2023
South Africa: Kirsten Neuschäfer On Brink of Becoming First Woman to Win Golden Globe Race
Kirsten Neuschäfer, 39, from Gqeberha in South Africa, is participating in what is considered the greatest challenge by sailing around the world, alone, and without GPS - the… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Africa: Imagine a World Where Doctors Can Prescribe More Than Just Medication
Welcome to a new frontier of healthcare, where unconventional therapies and interventions are changing the way we approach healing. Read more »